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Friday, July 21 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA – Senator Anthony Portantino (D-Burbank) today issued the following statement after the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District found that the gun that was used in the Chabad of Poway synagogue shooting was illegally sold.

Helps Dream Act Students Access Necessary College Programs
Friday, July 21 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 467, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D- Burbank), was signed by Governor Newsom.  The measure promotes equal access to higher education programs for all Californians by allowing undocumented students to use alternative forms of identification to access these important pipeline opportunities.

Wednesday, July 12 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 509 and 323, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Education Committee today. SB 509 addresses the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by implementing mental health education and training in schools. SB 323 addresses the need for emergency safety procedures in schools.

Wednesday, July 12 2023

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

 

Wednesday, July 12 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 671, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Education Committee today. The measure addresses comprehensive school safety procedures and is sponsored by the Glendale Police Department.