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Portantino Bill Aimed at Increasing Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety Passes Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 23 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 538, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor. The measure would support safer transportation options for Californians by requiring the Department of Transportation to appoint an advisor on issues specifically related to bicycle and active transportation safety.

Senator Portantino Presents Resolution Proclaiming May as National Bike Month in California

Thursday, May 18 2023

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), authored Senate Concurrent Resolution 67 (SCR 67), which proclaims May 2023 as National Bike Month in California. SCR 67 promotes cycling and creating bicycle-friendly communities in California and was presented on the Senate Floor today.

Portantino Bill Ensuring Neighborhood Councils Can Meet Online Passes Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 16 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 411, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor. The bill ensures that neighborhood councils in the City of Los Angeles can continue serving their constituents by meeting online.

Senator Portantino Introduces Resolution Establishing Sister State Relationship with the Philippine Province of Bulacan

Monday, May 15 2023

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), authored Senate Concurrent Resolution 57 (SCR 57), which establishes a sister state relationship with the Philippine Province of Bulacan. The measure was introduced on the Senate Floor today and will promote mutually beneficial educational, economic, and cultural exchanges between the State of California and the Province of Bulacan.

Senator Portantino Praises Inclusion of Early Dyslexia Screening in Governor’s May Revise

Friday, May 12 2023

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D - Burbank) praised the inclusion of screening for early reading challenges, including dyslexia risk screening, in the Governor's May Revision, which was released today. Earlier this year, Senator Portantino introduced Senate Bill 691, a bill aimed at improving literacy outcomes in children by requiring early identification and intervention for students who are at risk for dyslexia. The Senator was ecstatic that the goals of SB 691 were incorporated today in the May Revise.

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