Legislation Update
March 03, 2014
I have several bills still alive and well in the legislative process. I’ll continue to keep you updated about them but in the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions. Senate Bill 5887 – this measure would reconcile the medical and recreational marijuana markets. It’s a bill... Read More...
Bipartisan Supplemental Budget Proposal
March 03, 2014
Last Wednesday the Senate overwhelmingly approved a supplemental budget proposal that is projected to balance over four years and prioritizes education without raising taxes. Since this is the first time in six years that we have entered session without a budget deficit hanging over our heads, we were able to... Read More...
E-News Legislative Update
March 03, 2014
Dear Friends and Neighbors, On Saturday, Rep. Liz Pike and I hosted two in-district town hall meetings. It was great to see many of you there – thank you for joining us and voicing your concerns! It’s hard to believe March is already here, which leaves us with less than... Read More...
Sign-up for the Senate Page Program
February 28, 2014
I encourage all students ages 14-16 to apply for a paid, week-long Senate page position here in Olympia. The page program offers students the unique chance to take an active role in our government and learn more about the state Legislature. Timbercrest freshman Blake Hirst spent last week as my page... Read More...
E-News Legislative Update
February 11, 2014
Sen. Rivers recaps what’s happening in Olympia at the halfway point of the 60-day legislative session. To read more, please click HERE. Read More...
E-News Legislative Update
January 24, 2014
In her first e-newsletter of the 2014 legislative session, Sen. Ann Rivers gives a brief transportation update and highlights two important bills that she is working on this year. To read more, please click HERE. Read More...
Rivers’ medical-marijuana bill clears Senate budget committee
January 17, 2014
The medical-marijuana market in Washington is a step closer to being in line with federal standards after the Senate Ways and Means Committee approved Sen. Ann Rivers’ measure Thursday. Voters authorized the medical use of cannabis in 1998 with few sideboards; however, the approval of Initiative 502 in 2013 muddied... Read More...