Sacramento, California – This week Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 323, a bill which addresses the need for emergency safety procedures for IEP (individualized education programs) students.
Senator Portantino Hosts Gun Violence, Safety & Trauma Townhall
Tuesday, February 7 2023
Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino *(D-Burbank) convened a townhall meeting with behavioral health providers, educators, and the Sherriff of Los Angeles County to discuss the gun violence, safety, and the trauma facing our communities. The event was recorded and is available on the Senator’s website: https://sd25.senate.ca.gov.
Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 301 today, which will create a financial rebate program to convert gas and diesel-powered motor vehicles into zero-emissions-vehicles (ZEVs). The legislation is designed to help working families in California obtain electric vehicles while assisting California in meeting its climate goals.
Glendale, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), artist labor unions, performing arts employers, arts advocates, and Hollywood stars came together at the Antaeus Theatre in Glendale during the “Catch Up California” rally. Senate Bill 1116, which was authored by Senator Portantino and signed into law by Governor Newsom last year, established the Equitable Payroll Fund for the nonprofit arts sector to create jobs and revitalize local economies. Today’s effort is aimed at supporting small community theatres that are struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic by funding the program.
Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) today during a press conference to discuss gun safety efforts and legislation that strengthens California’s conceal-carry laws. SB 2, authored by Senator Portantino, will implement significant improvements to California’s existing conceal-carry weapon (CCW) laws to address the recent United States Supreme Court decision in New York Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. The Governor and Attorney General are sponsors of SB 2.
