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Thursday, April 20 2023

Sacramento, California – Today, Senate Bill 786, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Health Committee. SB 786 would allow health care providers and pharmacies to continue to provide high quality affordable care, low cost drugs, and services to low income and uninsured patients by ensuring that these health care providers can benefit fully from the purchase of discounted drugs and use those savings to improve access to care and prescriptions at their facilities.

Thursday, April 20 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 805, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), seeks to address a serious lapse in autism treatment.  The current system of care for individuals with autism includes essentially one treatment option for parents seeking the best care for their children. This situation results in far too many families having to pay out of pocket for evidence-based care for a child in need. If passed and signed by the Governor, SB 805 will expand care options and better modernize workforce positions to provide better care. The bill took its first successful step this week by passing the Senate Health Committee.

Wednesday, April 19 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 411, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee today. During the pandemic, neighborhood councils in Los Angeles saw a dramatic increase in public participation through for virtual meetings. The bill ensures that neighborhood councils in the City of Los Angeles can continue serving their constituents by meeting online.

Wednesday, April 19 2023

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

Wednesday, April 19 2023

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