Bill > HB1012

This bill amends an existing law to expressly authorize the Washington State Women's Commission to actively solicit (rather than passively receive) gifts, grants, and endowments from both public and private sources. The bill clarifies that any funds received from private sources must be reported to the Office of Financial Management, and these funds cannot replace or reduce the commission's legislatively appropriated budget. Instead, these additional funds must be used for projects and functions authorized by the chapter that were not originally funded by the legislature. The bill also maintains the commission's existing powers to establish relationships with various public and private entities to promote equal opportunities for women in areas such as government, education, economic security, employment, and services, and to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement its mission. The change appears to provide the commission with more proactive fundraising capabilities while maintaining financial transparency and accountability.