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Portantino’s Striking Worker Bill Passes Assembly Insurance Committee

Thursday, August 31 2023

Sacramento, CA – Today, Senate Bill 799, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Insurance Committee. The bill seeks to provide unemployment insurance (UI) for striking workers. The bill is sponsored by the California Labor Federation and is jointly authored by Assemblymember Chris Holden and Senator Maria Elena Durazo.  

Alliance for Fertility Preservation Honors Senator Anthony Portantino with Trailblazer Award

Friday, August 25 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was honored with the Trailblazer Award by the Alliance for Fertility Preservation for his longtime dedication to fertility preservation for cancer patients and for authoring and passing Senate Bill 600. As an Assemblymember, Senator Portantino introduced the first bill in the country to require insurers to cover the cost of fertility preservation for patients facing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. While helping to support the national effort at the time, he remained committed to the cause, and eventually championed the bill when he joined the Senate. 

Senator Portantino Introduces Joint Legislative Resolution Urging Azerbaijan to End Inhumane Blockade of Artsakh

Thursday, August 24 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) introduced  Senate Joint Resolution 9, which calls on Azerbaijan to end its inhumane blockade of Artsakh and ensure the free and adequate flow of food, medicine, and humanitarian goods through the Lachin corridor.

Portantino Bill Ensuring Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils Can Meet Online Passes Assembly Floor

Thursday, August 24 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 411, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Assembly Floor today. The bill ensures that neighborhood councils in the City of Los Angeles can continue serving their constituents by meeting online.

Portantino Bill to Provide Unemployment Insurance for Striking Workers

Tuesday, August 22 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate 799, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), seeks to provide unemployment insurance (UI) for striking workers. Under SB 799, striking workers would become eligible for benefits after a worker is on strike for two weeks. The idea is not new or novel, as New York and New Jersey have passed similar laws.

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