State lawmakers have approved a bill that will affect the future of natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania.

The state House passed the bill 101-90 late Wednesday afternoon after two days of debate.

The Senate passed it on Tuesday. Gov. Tom Corbett negotiated the bill with Republican legislative leaders and is expected to sign it.

The Republican-led measure would let counties decide whether to impose fees on natural gas drillers.

Democrats weren't included in negotiations and are strongly critical of provisions to limit the ability of municipalities to control drilling activity.

 Pennsylvania is the largest gas-producing state that doesn't tax it.

Several conservative groups say the fee is really a tax, while exploration company Range Resources says it'll provide strong, more predictable regulations that are more costly.   Local governments would decide whether to impose the fee on their local wells.

Democrats weren't included in negotiations on the bill.

They argue that it isn't tough enough on drillers.

And they say its environmental protections are too weak.

The bill is expected to raise up to $180 million in its first year.