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Senator Portantino’s Statement on the 33rd Anniversary of Artsakh’s Independence

Monday, September 2 2024

Glendale, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) released the following statement on the 33rd Anniversary of Artsakh’s independence:

“On the anniversary of the Republic of Artsakh's independence, we honor those who have fought for their right to self-determination and express our solidarity with the people of Artsakh who have been wrongfully and tragically displaced from their ancestral lands. Despite the challenges they face, their resilience and spirit remain a powerful source of inspiration for all who champion self-determination, democracy, and peace.

Senator Portantino’s Opioid Epidemic Bill Passes Senate Floor, Heads to Governor’s Desk

Saturday, August 31 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 997, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senator Floor and is headed to Governor’s desk for signature. The bill helps tackle the opioid epidemic and drug related overdoses among our youth by allowing students to carry both fentanyl test strips and opioid antagonists. The bill had its genesis during the Senator’s summer internship program, where interns have the opportunity to research subject areas and propose bill ideas directly to Senator Portantino. 

Portantino IEP Translation Bill Passes Senate Floor, Heads to Governor

Thursday, August 29 2024

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 445, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate floor today. The measure is headed to the Governor’s desk and if signed, would address language barriers in the Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Many parents don’t speak English but yet have students who require IEPs. Some schools take as long as a year to properly translate them, shortchanging an entire year of education for our students. SB 445 presents a timeline for translating foundational documents so parents can advocate for their children.  

Portantino Driver License Discrimination Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Thursday, August 29 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1100, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor today. The bill, which is headed to the Governor’s desk, addresses discrimination against inviduals who do not have driver’s licenses and seek employment for a job that does not require driving. Under SB 1100, employers will no longer be able to require a driver’s lincense as a condition of employment. 

Portantino Bill Requiring Robust Study of Microplastics in Drinking Water Passes Senate, Heads to Governor

Thursday, August 29 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1147, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate floor today and is now headed to the Governor for signature. The bill requires the study of the health impacts of microplastics in drinking water.

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