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Tuesday, July 11 2023

Sacramento, CA - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) released the following statement on the inclusion of screening for early reading challenges, including dyslexia, in the 2023-2024 Budget.

Tuesday, July 11 2023

Sacramento, California – Today Senate Bill 96, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), was approved by the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee. The bill provides that a portion of sales and use taxes generated at historic venues would be reinvested back into those sites for restoration and maintenance purposes.

Thursday, July 6 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 357, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was approved by the Assembly Judiciary Committee. The bill gives doctors the discretion to report personal conditions they believe will impair a patient’s ability to drive and removes language that discriminates against specific conditions, including epilepsy.

Thursday, July 6 2023

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

Thursday, June 29 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 445, 596, 234, and 765, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Education Committee today. SB 445 address language barriers in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process by requiring that schools provide a translated IEP within 30 days, while SB 596 addresses the issue of school employees facing harassment and threats for doing their jobs. SB 234 makes opioid antagonists such as Narcan readily available in schools and other places accessed by high-risk age groups. 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.