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Portantino Bill Aimed at Combatting Opioid Crisis Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee

Tuesday, July 2 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 607, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee today. The measure aims to combat the ongoing opioid crisis by requiring prescribers of controlled substances containing an opioid to discuss dangers of opioids with all patients.

Senator Portantino Invited by White House for “Safer States” Initiative to Discuss Gun Safety Policy

Thursday, June 27 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) joined the White House this week for the “Safer States” initiative to discuss California’s gun safety policies. The “Safer States Convening” was organized by the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to discuss gun safety policy accomplishments from the 2024 legislative session and the advancement of the Safer States agenda.

Portantino Bill Requiring Robust Study of Microplastics in Drinking Water Passes Assembly Committee

Wednesday, June 26 2024

Sacramento, CA – SB 1147, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. The bill requires the study of the health impacts of microplastics in drinking water.

Portantino Bill Requiring Robust Study of Microplastics in Drinking Water Passes Assembly Health Committee

Tuesday, June 18 2024

Sacramento, CA – SB 1147, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Health Committee today. The bill requires the study of the health impacts of microplastics in drinking water.

Portantino Bill to Assist Student Refugees Passes Assembly Higher Education Committee