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Portantino Bill Protecting Children from Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation Passes Senate Floor

Wednesday, May 22 2024

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 1128 passed the Senate floor today. The bill is authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) and sponsored by Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto. SB 1128 seeks to combat human and sex trafficking and protect California’s youth from exploitation.

Portantino Bill Requiring Robust Study of Microplastics in Drinking Water Passes Senate Floor

Tuesday, May 21 2024

Sacramento, CA – SB 1147, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) which requires the study of the health impacts of microplastics in drinking water, passed the Senate Floor.

Senator Portantino Receives Awards From Epilepsy Foundation and California Arts Organizations

Monday, May 13 2024

Sacramento, CA – Earlier this month Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was honored by California arts organizations for his ardent support of arts education and by the Epilepsy Foundation for being a champion of the epilepsy community.

Senator Portantino’s Statement on the Governor’s May Revise

Friday, May 10 2024

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) released the following statement regarding Governor Newsom’s May Revision to the proposed 2024-25 State Budget

Senator Portantino Joins Governor Newsom in Meeting with Armenia’s President Khachaturyan

Thursday, May 9 2024

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) joined Governor Gavin Newsom this week for a meeting with His Excellency Vahagn Khachaturyan, the President of Armenia, to discuss continued economic collaboration on trade and investment.

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