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Senator Anthony Portantino Honors Pasadena Village with Senate Resolution on National Village Day

Friday, February 16 2024

Pasadena, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D-Burbank) was joined by community leaders and Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo in honoring Pasadena Village for serving aging adults and creating a vibrant community for those wishing to live independently. The Senate Resolution was presented to Pasadena Village Board President Sue Kujawa during a ceremony at Pasadena City Hall.

Senator Portantino Introduces Bill Requiring Annual Registration of Firearms

Wednesday, February 14 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced SB 1160 today, a measure that would require gun owners to annually register their firearms with the California Department of Justice.

Senator Portantino Reintroduces Striking Worker Bill

Tuesday, February 13 2024

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) reintroduced his striking work bill today, which seeks to provide unemployment insurance benefits for striking workers. SB 1116 is sponsored by the California Labor Federation and jointly authored by Senator Maria Elena Durazo. 

Portantino & Archuleta Urge Azerbaijan to Immediately Release Armenian POWs

Tuesday, February 13 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Joint Resolution 11, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) and Senator Bob Archuleta (D – Pico Rivera) was introduced today, calling on President Biden to take immediate steps to address the ongoing illegal detention of Armenian POWs, civilians, and government leaders by Azerbaijan

Portantino’s Unique Healthcare Provider Bill Offers Armenia Educated Doctors Ability to be Physicians Assistants in California

Friday, February 9 2024

Sacramento, CA – Recognizing the severe shortage of healthcare providers in California, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced Senate Bill 1041. The bill creates a pathway for foreign educated doctors to practice as physician assistants in California through a pilot program. The program establishes a partnership with Yerevan State Medical University to allow clinically trained healthcare professionals to work in healthcare at a time when our system needs more providers.

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