BILL REQ. #:  S-3274.2 

Read first time 12/07/11.   Referred to Committee on Energy, Natural Resources & Marine Waters.

     AN ACT Relating to making the discover pass transferable between two vehicles; amending RCW 79A.80.020 and 79A.80.040; creating a new section; and declaring an emergency.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 79A.80.020 and 2011 c 320 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) A discover pass is required for any motor vehicle to park or operate on any recreation site or lands, except for short-term parking as may be authorized under RCW 79A.80.070.
     (2) The cost of the discover pass is thirty dollars ((per motor vehicle)). Every four years the office of financial management must review the cost of the discover pass and, if necessary, recommend to the legislature an adjustment to the cost of the discover pass to account for inflation.
     (3) The discover pass is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
     (4) The discover pass must be made available for purchase throughout the year through the department of fish and wildlife's automated licensing system consistent with RCW 77.32.050.
     (5) The discover pass must be made available for purchase through the department of licensing as provided in RCW 46.16A.090. The department of licensing, county auditor, or other agent or subagent appointed by the director, is not responsible for delivering a purchased discover pass to a motor vehicle owner. The agencies must deliver the purchased discover pass to a motor vehicle owner.
     (6) The state parks and recreation commission may make the discover pass available for purchase through its reservation system and other outlets authorized by law to sell licenses, permits, or passes.
     (7) The discover pass must contain space for ((the)) two motor vehicle license plate numbers. A discover pass is valid only for those vehicle license plate numbers written on the pass.
     (8) A complimentary discover pass must be provided to a volunteer who performed twenty-four hours of service on agency-sanctioned volunteer projects in a year. The agency must provide vouchers to volunteers identifying the number of volunteer hours they have provided for each project. The vouchers may be brought to an agency to be redeemed for a discover pass.

Sec. 2   RCW 79A.80.040 and 2011 c 320 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) The vehicle access pass is created solely for access to the department of fish and wildlife recreation sites or lands. The vehicle access pass is only available to a person who purchases a current valid: Big game hunting license issued under RCW 77.32.450; small game hunting license issued under RCW 77.32.460; western Washington pheasant permit issued under RCW 77.32.575; trapping license issued under RCW 77.65.450; watchable wildlife decal issued under RCW 77.32.560; or combination, saltwater, or freshwater personal use fishing license issued under RCW 77.32.470.
     (2) One vehicle access pass must be issued per purchase pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
     (3) The vehicle access pass is valid for the license year of the license it is purchased with.
     (4) The vehicle access pass must contain space for two motor vehicle license plate numbers. A vehicle access pass is only valid for those vehicle license plate numbers written on the pass.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3   (1) A state agency may not refund money for a pass or permit purchased prior to the effective date of this section.
     (2) Each pass or permit purchased prior to the effective date of this section is valid for two license plate numbers written on the pass.
     (3) For the purposes of this section, "pass or permit" refers to the passes and permits defined in RCW 79A.80.010.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4   This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately.