Press Releases

Wednesday, April 19 2023

Sacramento, California – SB 509, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Education Committee today. The bill addresses the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by implementing mental health education and training in schools. 

Wednesday, April 19 2023

Sacramento, California – SB 509, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Education Committee today. The bill addresses the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth by implementing mental health education and training in schools. 

Wednesday, April 19 2023

Sacramento, California – SB 765, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) and sponsored by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, passed the Senate Education Committee today. The bill offers long-term comprehensive solutions to the current teacher shortage crisis by making it easier for retired teachers to return to the classroom and it provides financial incentives for new, prospective teachers.

Wednesday, April 19 2023

Sacramento, California – Today, Senate Bill 422, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. SB 422 would expedite the review process for the construction of infrastructure projects to help California meet its climate goals. 

Wednesday, April 19 2023

Sacramento, California – Today, Senate Bill 834, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Housing Committee. SB 834 creates a robust financing program to make homeownership more attainable for low and middle-income families.