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Wednesday, April 26 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 357, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill gives doctors the discretion to report personal conditions they believe will impair a patient’s ability to drive. It further removes language that discriminates against specific conditions, including epilepsy.

Tuesday, April 25 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 596, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Public Safety Committee today. SB 596 addresses the issue of school employees facing harassment and aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all students and educators

Tuesday, April 25 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 805, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), seeks to address a serious lapse in autism treatment.  The current system of care for individuals with autism includes essentially one treatment option for parents seeking the best care for their children and too many families end up paying out of pocket for evidence-based care. SB 805, which passed the Senate Human Services Committee, will expand care options and modernize workforce positions to provide better care.

Monday, April 24 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 467, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor today. The measure is aimed at promoting equal access to higher education for all Californians by breaking down barriers for undocumented students and allowing them to use alternative forms of identification to access programs.

Monday, April 24 2023

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) released the following statement regarding the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide