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SR8693 • 2026

Leadership board programs

Honoring the Washington State Leadership Board Programs.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator C. Wilson, Senator Chapman, Senator Cleveland, Senator Dhingra, Senator Hasegawa, Senator Krishnadasan, Senator Lovelett, Senator Lovick, Senator Nobles, Senator Orwall, Senator Saldaña, Senator Shewmake, Senator Slatter, Senator Trudeau
Last action
2026-02-19
Official status
S Adopted
Effective date
Not listed

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Leadership board programs

Leadership board programs

What This Bill Does

  • Leadership board programs

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-19 Senate

    Adopted.

Official Summary Text

Leadership board programs

Current Bill Text

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WHEREAS, Young people across Washington state represent the 1
future of our communities, bringing creativity, resilience, and 2
leadership to every corner of the state; and 3
WHEREAS, Scholars participating in the Boundless Washington, 4
Compassion Scholars, and Washington World Fellows programs 5
administered by the Washington State Leadership Board (WSLB) have 6
demonstrated exceptional dedication to personal growth, leadership 7
development, civic engagement, and community service; and8
WHEREAS, The achievements of these young leaders exemplify the 9
power of investing in education, leadership training, and inclusive 10
opportunities, inspiring their peers and uplifting communities 11
locally, statewide, and globally; and 12
WHEREAS, Since 2022, program participants have collectively 13
earned more than $1.5 million in grants and scholarships for 14
postsecondary education and activities, which will yield long-term 15
benefits for the State of Washington by cultivating a highly skilled, 16
innovative, and civically engaged workforce that strengthens the 17
state's economic growth and competitiveness; and 18
WHEREAS, Through the support of their families and their own hard 19
work, determination, and commitment to making a difference, these 20
scholars embody the values of service, leadership, and perseverance, 21
setting an example for generations to come; 22
SENATE RESOLUTION
8693
By Senators C. Wilson, Chapman, Cleveland, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan,
Lovelett, Lovick, Nobles, Orwall, Saldaña, Shewmake, Slatter, and Trudeau
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State 1
of Washington honor and celebrate the scholars who have 2
participated in the Washington State Leadership Board programs 3
for their extraordinary contributions, leadership, and 4
dedication to shaping a brighter future for Washington state and 5
beyond. 6
I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate, 7
do hereby certify that this is a true and 8
correct copy of Senate Resolution 8693, 9
adopted by the Senate 10
February 20, 2026 11
SARAH BANNISTER 12
Secretary of the Senate 13
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