Potholes Reservoir is one of the hundreds of locations where a Discover Pass is required for people to access the state park. The Washington State Legislature has a proposed bill, Senate Bill 5390, which would increase the price from $30 to $45 for an annual pass and from $10 to $15 for a daily pass.
April 7, 2025
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Discover Pass fee increase considered by WA legislature
OLYMPIA —Washington State Senate Bill 5390, which proposes to increase the cost of the Discover Pass and day-use permits, was the subject of discussion during a recent hearing before the House Committee on Appropriations. The bill aims to update fees that have remained unchanged since their implementation in 2011 and address a growing budget deficit in state recreational programs. The bill passed the Senate with a 29-20 vote. Senate Democrats voted in favor, with the exception of Sen. Adrian Cortes, D-Battle Ground. All Republican senators voted no.