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Portantino Live Theater Support Bill Passes Senate Business and Professions Committee

Monday, April 4 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1116, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which creates a payroll fund to support small nonprofit performing arts organizations (SNPAOs), passed the Senate Business and Professions Committee today.

Two Portantino Affordable Housing Bills Pass Key Committee

Thursday, March 31 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1177, introduced by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to create an affordable housing regional trust between the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena and SB 1067, which restricts parking minimums in cities, passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee.

Portantino/Wilk Bill to Expand Critical Services for Young Disabled Californians Passes Senate Human Services Committee

Wednesday, March 30 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 870, a measure introduced by Senators Anthony J. Portantino and Scott Wilk, seeks to increases the “age of onset” definition of a developmental disability to twenty-two.  In addition, it expands supportive services and programs for those 18-21 who are developmentally disabled.  SB 870 passed the Senate Human Services Committee.

Senator Portantino, SF Supervisor Safai, Gary Payton II, & Education Advocates Rally in Support of Universal Screening for Risk of Dyslexia

Tuesday, March 29 2022

San Francisco, California – Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) joined San Francisco County Supervisor Ahsha Safai and Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors for a rally on the steps of San Francisco City Hall to support universal screening for risk of dyslexia. 

Portantino Bill Initiated by the Glendale Environmental Coalition to Tackle Waste Reduction in Schools Passes Senate Environmental Quality Committee

Monday, March 28 2022

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1255, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to reduce waste in K–12 schools and community colleges, passed the Senate Environmental Committee today.  SB 1255 would establish a dishwasher grant program to address the state’s single-use trash and waste crisis.  The idea for the bill was brought to Senator Portantino during by members of the Glendale Environmental Coalition.

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