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Senators Portantino, Wilk and Senate Select Committee Members Urge Biden Administration to Increase Support for Displaced Armenians of Artsakh and Demand Release of Artsakh POWs

Friday, July 26 2024

Sacramento, CA – In a letter to the White House, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), Senator Scott Wilk, and other members of the Select Committee on California, Armenia, and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange, urged the Biden administration to increase its support for the forcibly displaced indigenous Armenians of Artsakh and to demand the immediate release Armenian POWs, civilians, and government leaders illegally held captive by Azerbaijan.

Portantino Bill Protecting Teenage Girls from Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation Passed Assembly Public Safety Committee

Wednesday, July 3 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1128, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) to combat human and sex trafficking and protect California’s youth from exploitation, was approved by the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is a sponsor of SB 1128, and the measure was unanimously supported by the Los Angeles City Council.

Senator Portantino’s Tech Career Pipeline Bill Pass Assembly Committee

Tuesday, July 2 2024

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 480, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee. The measure is aimed at better preparing students for the workforce by expanding apprenticeship programs and creating more collaboration between schools and businesses.

Portantino Driver License Discrimination Bill Passes Assembly Judiciary Committee

Tuesday, July 2 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1100, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee today. The bill addresses discrimination against inviduals who do not have driver’s licenses by no longer requiring a driver's license as a condition for employment.

Portantino Bill Aimed at Combatting Opioid Crisis Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee

Tuesday, July 2 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 607, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee today. The measure aims to combat the ongoing opioid crisis by requiring prescribers of controlled substances containing an opioid to discuss dangers of opioids with all patients. 

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