SB 5825: Authorizing the WSLB to solicit funds

Written By Washington State Leadership Board

On Saturday, March 14, Governor Ferguson signed SSB 5825, which allows the WSLB to solicit grants and donations starting June 11, 2026.

In the photo from the signing event, you can see Board Members Chester Baldwin, Cynthia Tamayo, and Senator Claire Wilson alongside Kit Hager, WSLB’s Director of Programming, Amy Ubungen, and Governor Ferguson. The signing of SSB 5825 truly represents a culmination of our hard work during this short legislative session.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to bringing our bill to fruition!

Washington State Leadership Board

The Washington State Leadership Board, a trustee agency of Washington State, specializes in delivering equity-focused leadership programs for the State of Washington. It is best known for bestowing official honors on behalf of the state, such as the Washingtonian of the Year, as well as the following free youth leadership programs. These include:

Washington World Fellows, a study abroad + college prep program for high school students

Boundless Washington, an outdoor leadership program for young people with disabilities

Compassion Scholars, an experiential travel program aimed at promoting compassionate leadership

The Washington State Leadership board was originally founded in 1971 by then-Lt. Governor John Cherberg as the “Association of Washington Generals” with the goal of recognizing service. Today, the Leadership Board continues its long legacy of recognizing service while also working to cultivate leadership among Washingtonians through its annual awards events and its statewide leadership programs.

In 2005, the State Legislature codified the organization in state law, charging it with a number of important roles: the members of the Leadership Board act as “official ambassadors of trade, tourism, and goodwill for the state”, and must work to “expand educational, sports, and employment opportunities for youth, veterans, and people with disabilities.” The Legislature also linked the Leadership Board with the Office of the Lt. Governor, creating a close partnership between the organization and state government. Later, the State Legislature established several programs the Washington State Leadership Board administers into state law, including the Washington World Fellows and Boundless Washington programs as well as the Compassion Scholars.

https://www.washingtonleaders.org
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