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Senator Anthony Portantino Receives Youth Mental Health Champion Leadership Award

Friday, April 29 2022

Sacramento, California – Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) received the 2022 Policy and Legislative Leadership Award on behalf of the California Mental Health Advocates for Children & Youth (CMHACY) during the 42nd annual CMHACY Conference. The Senator was honored for championing policies that promote the social, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing of children and families.

Senator Portantino Statement on $6.8M Measure W Funding for Descanso Gardens

Thursday, April 28 2022

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) issued the following statement on the recent approval of $6.8 million in Measure W funds by the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Area Steering Committee for Descanso Gardens.

Umberg-Portantino Legislation Combatting Catalytic Converters Theft Passes Senate Committee on Public Safety

Thursday, April 28 2022

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 986, a measure authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) and Senator Tom Umberg (D – Santa Ana) to combat catalytic converter theft, passed the Senate Public Safety Committee. SB 986 tackles catalytic converter theft by requiring dealers to apply a vehicle identification number (VIN) to the catalytic converter of each vehicle listed for sale and is supported by the California District Attorneys Association and Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore.

Senator Portantino’s Bill Improving Maternal Mental Health & Wellness Passed Senate Health Committee

Wednesday, April 27 2022

Sacramento, CA – The Senate Health Committee approved Senate Bill 1207, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which would improve maternal mental health support by providing outreach services, education and access to mental health treatment.

Two Portantino Affordable Housing Bills Pass Senate Housing Committee