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Portantino Bill on Expanding Health Care Coverage for Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screening Passes Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 30 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate 257, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) addresses a significant flaw in women’s healthcare insurance coverage. SB 257, which passed the Senate, mandates that follow up diagnostic imaging following an abnormal mammography is covered by insurance.

Mental Health Education & Training Bill Passes Senate Floor

Friday, May 26 2023

Sacramento, California – SB 509, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor. The bill addresses the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by implementing mental health education and training in schools. 

Portantino’s Key Gun Safety Bill Passes Senate Floor

Thursday, May 25 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 2, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor today. The measure, sponsored by Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta, would implement significant improvements to California’s existing conceal-carry weapon (CCW) laws.  The Attorney General, Governor, and Senator partnered to create California’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling that made it easier for citizens to acquire these permits.    

Portantino School Employee Protection Bill Passes Senate Floor

Thursday, May 25 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 596, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor. SB 596 addresses the issue of school employees facing harassment and threats for doing their jobs. It aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for communities by providing educators and staff safe, off campus, everyday life.

Portantino’s K-12 Funding & Teacher Shortage Bills Pass State Senate

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.

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