text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_256286_40 (passed VARCHAR, description VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What vote passed for the measure with the description, authorizing state acceptance of certain gifts? 
  ### Answer:
  SELECT passed FROM table_256286_40 WHERE description = "Authorizing State Acceptance of Certain Gifts"