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"