Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT passed FROM table_256286_40 WHERE description = "Authorizing State Acceptance of Certain Gifts"