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Senator Portantino’s Safe Streets Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Effort Heads to Governor’s Desk for Action

Tuesday, August 30 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 932, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety, passed the Legislature this evening and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.  The bill requires California cities to take concrete steps to reduce traffic collisions and fatalities and has garnered an impressive list of supporters, including Streets For All, ActiveSGV, CalBike, and Streets Are For Everyone.   

Senator Portantino’s Nonprofit Theater Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk

Tuesday, August 30 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1116, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) which seeks to create a payroll fund to support small nonprofit performing arts venues (SNPAOs), passed the Senate Floor today and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature.  The effort comes at a time when small community theatres are struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Senator Portantino’s Bill Improving Maternal Mental Health & Wellness Sent to Governor for Signature

Tuesday, August 30 2022

Sacramento, CA – Today Senate Bill 1207, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) which would improve maternal mental health support by providing women with outreach services, education and access to mental health treatment, is on the Governor’s desk for signature.  SB 1207 is supported by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists District IX (ACOG), Association of California Health Districts, California Catholic Conference and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

Senator Portantino’s Drinking Water Protection Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk

Tuesday, August 30 2022

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 230, an environmental protection measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) to improve drinking water by investigating Constituents of Emerging Concern (CECs), is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. 

Governor Newsom’s Commitment to Extending the California Film & Tax Credit Program Opens Window for Senator Portantino to Delay Extension until January

Thursday, August 25 2022

Sacramento, CA - Today, State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) requested that Senate Bill 485 - which proposes extending California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program for five years – be placed on the inactive file and issued the following statement.

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