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Wednesday, April 19 2023

Sacramento, California – SB 765, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) and sponsored by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, passed the Senate Education Committee today. The bill offers long-term comprehensive solutions to the current teacher shortage crisis by making it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom and it provides financial incentives for new, prospective teachers.

Wednesday, April 19 2023

Sacramento, California – Today, Senate Bill 422, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. SB 422 would expedite the review process for the construction of infrastructure projects to help California meet its climate goals. 

Wednesday, April 19 2023

Sacramento, California – Today, Senate Bill 834, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Housing Committee. SB 834 creates a robust financing program to make homeownership more attainable for low and middle-income families.

Thursday, April 13 2023

Sacramento, California Senate Bills 234, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Health Committee. The measure addresses the rise in opioid-related deaths by making opioid antagonists such as Narcan readily available in schools and other places accessed by high-risk age groups. Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) is a joint-author of SB 234.

Thursday, April 13 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 596 and 671, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Education Committee. SB 596 addresses the issue of teachers facing harassment and aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all students and teachers. SB 671 addresses comprehensive school safety plans.