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Portantino Bill Ensuring California Remains a Global Leader in the Entertainment Industry Clears Senate Governance and Finance Committee

Friday, May 7 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 485, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) that seeks to ensure California remains a global leader in entertainment production, cleared the Senate Governance and Finance Committee today.

Senator Portantino Visits Three 25th Senate District Schools as Students Return Back to the Classroom

Wednesday, April 28 2021

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) visited Luther Burbank Middle School, Balboa Elementary School, and Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy last Friday to learn more about how in-person instruction is operating and the COVID-19 safety measures that schools are implementing.

Senator Portantino Statement on 106th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and President Biden’s Statement

Saturday, April 24 2021

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) released the following statement on the 106th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

Senator Portantino’s Poway Gun License Verification Restriction and Police Officer Education Bills Pass Public Safety Committee

Thursday, April 22 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 715 and 387, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), were approved this week by the Senate Public Safety Committee. SB 715 addresses the validity of a hunting license and independent review of gun possession disputes. SB 387 is aimed at improving community policing and public safety outcomes through an appropriate curriculum requirement for police officers.

Senator Portantino’s Bill to Expand Access to Autism Treatment Approved by Senate Health Committee