"I am proud to Chair the California State Senate Select Committee on California, Armenia and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art and Cultural Exchange. California is the only state that I am aware of that has formalized an official cooperative effort of this significance.
In The News
May 26, 2020
While we cannot gather in person for our traditional Memorial Day Service, the City of San Marino has created a virtual ceremony to help us honor those who served and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
March 6, 2020
State Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) wants students who have dyslexia to be diagnosed at an early age and introduced a bill in February to achieve that goal.
March 3, 2020
A proposed $5.5-billion bond measure from the California Senate aims to combat climate change by funding various environmental preservation and expansion projects throughout the state.
February 25, 2020
The state Department of Social Services and Attorney General Xavier Becerra are seeking an injunction that would prevent Altadena’s Summerkids camp – where 6-year-old Roxie Forbes drowned last June 28 – from reopening this summer.
Press Releases
October 1, 2024
Sacramento, CA – Senate Bills 1147, 1100, 607, and 551, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), have been signed into law. SB 1147 requires the study of the health impacts of microplastics in drinking water. SB 1100 addresses discrimination against individuals...
September 30, 2024
Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony Portantino (D – Burbank) continued his successful career of supporting students and public education with a slate of bills signed by the Governor. Senate Bills 997, 445 and 691 join SB 98 as critical education bills, all of which are now state...
September 25, 2024
Glendale, California – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-Burbank), just returned from his fifth successful trip to Armenia, where he had the opportunity to meet with US Ambassador Kristina Kvien, teach at the American University of Armenia (AUA), meet with tech and business...
September 25, 2024
Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 53, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), was signed into law by Governor Newsom. The bill expands on Senator Portantino’s earlier firearm safe storage efforts by expanding storage requirements to thwart gun violence, suicide,...
September 24, 2024
Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 98, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), was signed into law by Governor Newsom. The bill highlights the significance of public school funding models based on enrollment rather than attendance and kick starts much needed...
