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Hertzberg-Portantino Major Gun Reform Measure Passes State Senate

Tuesday, May 24 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1327, a bill joint authored by Senate Majority Leader Emeritus Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) and Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) passed the Senate floor today.  SB 1327 is a major gun reform measure that offers a new tool to combat the rise in gun violence and save lives – a private right of action.  Governor Gavin Newsom is the official sponsor of the legislation.

Portantino’s K-12 Enrollment-Based Funding Reform Passes State Senate, K-12 Districts Would Receive $3.4 Billion More If Enacted

Tuesday, May 24 2022

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 830, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) would increase funding for K-12 schools by $3.4 billion.  It is a prudent funding formula reform that would base school budgeting on enrollment rather than attendance.  

Senator Portantino’s Cancer Care Equity Act Passes Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 24 2022

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 987, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which addresses significant disparities in cancer patient access by expanding Medi-Cal patient eligibility for necessary clinical expertise and resources, passed the Senate Floor today.  

Portantino’s CEQA Streamlining Effort to Meet Climate Goals Faster Passes Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 24 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1136, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) to clarify and streamline the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process to help meet climate goals faster, passed the Senate Floor today. 

Senator Portantino’s Bill Improving Maternal Mental Health & Wellness Passes Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 24 2022

Sacramento, CA – Today Senate Bill 1207, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which would improve maternal mental health support by providing women with outreach services, education and access to mental health treatment, passed the Senate Floor.  

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