Bill > SB5390

This bill addresses access to Washington state recreational sites and lands by making several key changes: it increases the Discover Pass fee from $30 to $45 and adjusts the family Discover Pass price to $50, recognizing that the costs of maintaining recreational access have increased since the pass was first introduced in 2011. The legislation requires the Office of Financial Management to review the Discover Pass cost every four years and potentially recommend adjustments for inflation. The bill also introduces a new provision that allows motor vehicles used for off-road recreation to be exempt from pass requirements if they are transported to a recreation site by another vehicle that displays a valid pass. Additionally, it clarifies that lifetime disabled veteran passes are equivalent to Discover Passes and provides more details about pass usage, volunteer hour requirements for complimentary passes, and penalties for non-compliance. The bill also updates how recreation access pass account revenues are distributed among state agencies, allocating $85 million per biennium to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, and State Parks and Recreation Commission. The changes aim to ensure sustainable funding for state recreational programs while maintaining access for residents and visitors.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5390&Year=2025&Initiative=false