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Portantino Teacher Shortage Crisis Bill Passes Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee

Thursday, April 27 2023

Sacramento, California – SB 765, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) and sponsored by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, passed the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement  Committee. The bill 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.

First Time Homeownership Bill Passes Senate Governance and Finance Committee

Thursday, April 27 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 834, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Governance and Finance Committee. The bill would create a robust financing program to make homeownership more attainable for low and middle-income families.

Portantino Tech Career Pipeline Bill Approved by Senate Education Committee

Thursday, April 27 2023

 

Sacramento, California – SB 480, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Education Committee. The bill authorizes a unique partnership between high schools and the tech industry to better prepare students for the workforce. It is modeled on successful education programs used in South Korea.

Portantino Bill Aimed at Increasing Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety Passes Senate Transportation Committee

Wednesday, April 26 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 538, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure would support safer transportation options for Californians by requiring Caltrans to appoint an advisor on issues specifically related to bicycle issues and safety.

Senator Portantino Bill Protecting Drivers with Epilepsy Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee

Wednesday, April 26 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 357, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. 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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