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Thursday, March 21 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bills 971 and 997, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Education Committee today. SB 971 would make higher education more affordable for low income refugees by exempting them from paying the nonresident tuition fee. SB 997 helps tackle the opioid epidemic and drug related overdoses among our youth by allowing students to carry fentanyl test strips and schools to provide Narcan nasal spray to students.

Tuesday, March 19 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was honored with the Cancer Policy Champion Award by the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) California Chapter for authoring Senate Bill 987, a life-saving bill signed by Governor Newsom in 2022. SB 987 – the California Cancer Care Equity Act - ensures a more equitable model of health care for cancer patients. The Oncology Nursing Society California Advocacy Summit planning committee presented the award in Sacramento. 

Thursday, February 22 2024

 

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced SB 1147, a measure that will require the study of the health impacts of microplastics in drinking water.

Friday, February 16 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1128, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) to combat human and sex trafficking and protect California’s youth from exploitation, was introduced this week. The issue was brought foward by Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, who will be collaborating with Senator Portantino as this bill moves through the legislative process.

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.