Authorizing the Washington state leadership board to solicit gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources.

HB 2473 authorizes the Washington State Leadership Board to accept donations, grants, and endowments from public or private sources to support its existing programs. The board, which administers initiatives like Washington World Fellows (study abroad fellowships) and Boundless Washington (outdoor leadership for youth with disabilities), may use these funds for its mission without replacing state appropriations. Crucially, the bill requires the board to publicly post all received funds and expenditures on its website and report private donations to the Office of Financial Management. These funds must directly support authorized programs not already funded by the legislature, ensuring transparency and accountability.