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HB 2048

Eliminating the Washington state leadership board.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mia Gregerson and 3 co-sponsors

HB 2048 eliminates Washington's State Leadership Board, dissolving its civic development programs and reallocating or eliminating associated state funding.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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Bill Summary · HB 2048

Legislative bill overview

HB 2048 proposes to eliminate the Washington State Leadership Board, a state agency that coordinates leadership development and civic engagement programs. The bill would dissolve this organization and presumably redirect or discontinue its functions and budget allocations.

Why is this important

The Leadership Board currently administers programs that develop emerging leaders and facilitate cross-sector collaboration on state policy issues. Eliminating it affects funding streams, program continuity for participating organizations, and the state's institutional capacity for leadership development initiatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Program continuity: Organizations relying on Leadership Board funding and coordination would need alternative sources or cease operations
  • Cost-benefit analysis: Unclear whether eliminating the agency saves money or merely shifts expenses to other departments or eliminates services entirely
  • Stakeholder opposition: The split committee vote (majority do pass, minority do not pass/no recommendation) suggests disagreement about whether elimination serves the public interest or removes valuable infrastructure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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