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Portantino Bill Streamlining CEQA Process Passes Senate Environmental Quality Committee

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. 

First Time Homeownership Bill Passes Senate Housing Committee

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.

Portantino’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Bill Passes Senate Health Committee

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.

Portantino Teacher Protection & School Safety Bills Pass Senate Education Committee

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.

Senator Portantino Bill Protecting Drivers with Epilepsy Approved by Senate Transportation Committee

Wednesday, April 12 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 357, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee.  The bill gives doctors the discretion to report personal conditions they believe will impair a patient’s ability to drive.  It further removes language that discriminates against specific conditions, including epilepsy.

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