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Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Translate Student IEPs

Monday, February 13 2023

Sacramento, California –Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 445 today, which would address language barriers in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process by requiring that schools provide a translated IEP within 30 days upon request.

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Ensure LA Neighborhood Councils’ Ability to Conduct Virtual Meetings

Friday, February 10 2023

Sacramento, California – This week Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 411, a measure which ensures that Neighborhood Councils, boards, and commissions in the City of Los Angeles can continue serving their constituents uninterrupted by extending appropriate COVID-19 pandemic provisions that allow for virtual meetings.

Senator Portantino Announces Comprehensive Firearm Reform Legislation

Thursday, February 9 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) announced today that he has introduced SB 368, a common sense gun safety measure that would expand and strengthen the year prohibition of firearm ownership and put additional responsibilities on gun shops.

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Protect Drivers with Epilepsy

Wednesday, February 8 2023

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 357 today, a bill which seeks to give doctors the discretion to report any conditions they believe will impair a patient’s inability to drive, by removing language that discriminates against specific conditions, including epilepsy.

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill to Address Emergency Safety Procedures for Special Needs Students