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Portantino’s Key Gun Safety Bill Passes Senate Floor

Thursday, May 25 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 2, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor today. The measure, sponsored by Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta, would implement significant improvements to California’s existing conceal-carry weapon (CCW) laws.  The Attorney General, Governor, and Senator partnered to create California’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling that made it easier for citizens to acquire these permits.    

Portantino School Employee Protection Bill Passes Senate Floor

Thursday, May 25 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 596, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor. SB 596 addresses the issue of school employees facing harassment and threats for doing their jobs. It aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for communities by providing educators and staff safe, off campus, everyday life.

Portantino’s K-12 Funding & Teacher Shortage Bills Pass State Senate

Thursday, May 25 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 98 and 765, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor. SB 98 is a prudent reform bill that bases school funding on enrollment rather than attendance. SB 765 offers long-term comprehensive solutions to the current teacher shortage crisis by making it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom and provides financial incentives for new, prospective teachers.

Portantino Comprehensive Gun Safety Bill Passes State Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 24 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 368, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor today.  SB 368 is a commonsense and comprehensive gun safety effort that would expand and strengthen firearm ownership prohibition laws and create additional responsibilities for commercial gun stores. A significant provision in the bill was inspired by common sense gun safety advocates from the City of Burbank.

Senator Portantino Effort to Help Protect Drivers with Epilepsy Passes Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 24 2023

Sacramento, California – Today Senate Bill 357, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) passed the Senate Floor today. The bill gives doctors the discretion to report personal conditions they believe will impair a patient’s ability to drive. It further removes language that discriminates against specific conditions, including epilepsy

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