Press Releases

Thursday, June 15 2023

Sacramento, CA - Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) released the following statement regarding the action taken today by the Legislature on the 2023-24 State Budget:

Thursday, June 8 2023

Sacramento, California – This week Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) nominated SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition as the Non-Profit of the Year for the 25th State Senate District. Transitional Executive Director Justin Szlasa and Co-Founder Janet Kim flew to Sacramento to attend the award luncheon and proudly represent the organization. 

Thursday, June 8 2023

SACRAMENTO – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) announced his support of Governor Newsom’s proposal for a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would guarantee common sense gun safety measures and protections broadly supported by the American public and gun owners. The proposal includes universal background checks, raising the firearm purchase age to 21, instituting a reasonable waiting period for all gun purchases, and banning the purchase of assault rifles for civilians. Senator Portantino will co-author the Senate Resolution that will begin the constitutional amendment process.

Thursday, June 1 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 445, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate floor. The measure would address language barriers faced by parents in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process by requiring schools to provide families a properly translated IEP within 30 days.

Wednesday, May 31 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 234, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor. The measure addresses the rise in opioid-related deaths by making opioid antagonists such as Narcan readily available in schools and other places accessed by high-risk age groups. Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) is a joint-author of SB 234.