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Thursday, April 27 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 551, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-Burbank), passed the Senate Health Committee. The bill fosters collaboration between local educational agencies (LEAs) and counties by requiring more representation of children and youth on mental health boards, who oversee the allocation of mental health funding.

Thursday, April 27 2023

Sacramento, California – SB 765, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) and sponsored by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, passed the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement  Committee. The bill 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.

Thursday, April 27 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 834, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee. The bill would create a robust financing program to make homeownership more attainable for low and middle-income families.

Thursday, April 27 2023

 

Sacramento, California – SB 480, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Education Committee. The bill authorizes a unique partnership between high schools and the tech industry to better prepare students for the workforce. It is modeled on successful education programs used in South Korea.

Wednesday, April 26 2023

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