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Governor Brown Signs Portantino’s Senate Bill Protecting Recipients of Acute Mental Health Services

Wednesday, September 6 2017

Sacramento, CA – This week, Senate Bill 565, by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), was signed and chaptered into law by Governor Brown. SB 565 requires a mental health facility, prior to a certification review hearing, to make reasonable attempts to notify family members or any other person designated by the patient of the exact time and place of the hearing at least 36 hours prior to the certification review hearing.

California Legislature is First in the US to Name Freeway For President Barack H. Obama

Tuesday, September 5 2017

Sacramento, CA: State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D—La Cañada Flintridge) is proud to announce that SJR 8, a Senate Joint Resolution to name a portion of the 134 freeway in Los Angeles County the President Barack H. Obama Freeway, has passed both the State Senate and the State Assembly. As a result, the 134 freeway from the 2 freeway to the 210 Freeway interchange will be named in honor of our 44^th President.

Portantino and Millennials Join Together in Open Dialogue at First MOD Night

Friday, September 1 2017

Pasadena, CA – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) was joined by over 70 constituents at Heidar Baba Restaurant on Thursday evening for his first “Millennial Open Dialogue (MOD).” The fluid conversation was filled with questions and comments that touched on important topics ranging from affordable housing and college loans to homelessness and job creation.

Portantino to Give Local Elections First Position: Responding to Recent Election Mandate, Senator Wants to Revamp Ballot

Tuesday, August 29 2017

Sacramento, CA: Today, State Senator Anthony J.

Anthony J. Portantino Appointed to International Genocide Memorial Commission