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Senator Portantino’s Poway Gun License Verification Restriction and Police Officer Education Bills Pass Public Safety Committee

Thursday, April 22 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 715 and 387, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), were approved this week by the Senate Public Safety Committee. SB 715 addresses the validity of a hunting license and independent review of gun possession disputes. SB 387 is aimed at improving community policing and public safety outcomes through an appropriate curriculum requirement for police officers.

Senator Portantino’s Bill to Expand Access to Autism Treatment Approved by Senate Health Committee

Thursday, April 22 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 562, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada), passed the Senate Health Committee this week. The measure will eliminate barriers to help patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) access Behavior Health Treatment (BHT) in California.

Senator Portantino’s Poway Gun License Verification Restriction and Police Officer Education Bills Pass Public Safety Committee

Thursday, April 22 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bills 715 and 387, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), were approved this week by the Senate Public Safety Committee.

Bill Allowing Local Agencies to Divest from the Republic of Turkey Approved by Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee

Monday, April 19 2021

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 457, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) and Senator Scott Wilk (R – Santa Clarita), passed the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee today. SB 457 requires the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) Boards of Administration to allow school districts and cities to opt out of investment vehicles issued or owned by the Republic of Turkey.

Senator Portantino to Continue Chairmanship of the Senate Select Committee on California, Armenia, and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange

Thursday, April 15 2021

Sacramento, California – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) announced today the establishment of the Senate Select Committee on California, Armenia, and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

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