PUBLIC LANDS -- Driven by the need to fund state parks, The Washington Legislature Thursday approved a new Discover Pass, which visitors will need to drive into state parks, state DNR lands and state wildlife areas.

The bill, SB 5622, goes to Gov. Chris Gregoire for her signature.

The $30 annual pass and a $10 day pass for those who don't buy it would raise $64 million, with $54 million going to state parks and the rest divided between two other agencies that manage state lands, the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Hunters, fishermen, boaters, campers and snowmobilers who already pay to use state lands through license fees or registrations, would not be required to have the pass, except for access to most state parks.

Also, parks would be required to have some days during the year designated for free access.

The bill passed the Senate Wednesday on a bipartisan vote, but in the final vote of approval, House Republicans voted against it.