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Governor Signs Portantino’s Historic Gun Safety Bill Regulating Gun Permits in California

Tuesday, September 26 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 2, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), was signed today by Governor Newsom. The law implements significant improvements to strengthen California’s concealed gun permit law, commonly called CCWs. SB 2 is sponsored by Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta. Both worked collaboratively with the Senator to craft California’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling that made it easier for citizens to acquire CCW permits.

Senator Portantino’s Statement Condemning Azerbaijan’s Attack on Artsakh

Thursday, September 21 2023

Glendale, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) released the following statement regarding Azerbaijan’s brutal attack on Artsakh:

Governor Signs Legislation for Critical Investments in Live Theatre

Wednesday, September 20 2023

Sacramento, CA - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) announced that Governor Newsom has signed legislation that helps support small nonprofit performing arts venues, commonly known as community theaters. Budget bill SB 104 included $11.5 million to fund a program set up last year in SB 1116, a bill authored by Senator Portantino that established the Equitable Payroll Fund (EPF) to support live theatre. This effort comes at a time when many small community theatres are struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic and far too many are closing.

Portantino’s Striking Worker Bill Goes to Governor

Thursday, September 14 2023

Sacramento, CA – Today, Senate Bill 799, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate and is headed to the Governor. The bill seeks to provide unemployment insurance benefits for striking workers. SB 799 is sponsored by the California Labor Federation and is jointly authored by Senator Maria Elena Durazo and Assemblymember Chris Holden.

Portantino’s School Employee Protection Bill Heads to Governor