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Thursday, May 25 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 98 and 765, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor. SB 98 is a prudent reform bill that bases school funding on enrollment rather than attendance. SB 765 offers long-term comprehensive solutions to the current teacher shortage crisis by making it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom and provides financial incentives for new, prospective teachers.

Wednesday, May 24 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 368, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor today.  SB 368 is a commonsense and comprehensive gun safety effort that would expand and strengthen firearm ownership prohibition laws and create additional responsibilities for commercial gun stores. A significant provision in the bill was inspired by common sense gun safety advocates from the City of Burbank.

Wednesday, May 24 2023

Sacramento, California – Today Senate Bill 357, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) passed the Senate Floor today. The bill gives doctors the discretion to report personal conditions they believe will impair a patient’s ability to drive. It further removes language that discriminates against specific conditions, including epilepsy

Wednesday, May 24 2023

Pasadena, California – This week the Pasadena Unified School District PTA Council honored Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) and nine outstanding public school supporters during on Founders Day. Senator Portantino received the Elected Official Honorary Service Award for his long-time support of K-12 public education and for championing policies that improve learning outcomes for children.

Tuesday, May 23 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 538, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor. The measure would support safer transportation options for Californians by requiring the Department of Transportation to appoint an advisor on issues specifically related to bicycle and active transportation safety.