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Wednesday, September 13 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 368, authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate and is headed to the Governor’s desk. The bill is a commonsense gun safety effort that would expand and strengthen firearm ownership prohibition laws and create additional responsibilities for commercial gun stores. 

Tuesday, September 12 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 257, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), addresses a significant flaw in women’s healthcare insurance coverage. The bill mandates that a doctor prescribed diagnostic imaging following an abnormal mammography is covered by insurance. SB 257 was approved by the Senate and sent to the Governor for signature today.

Tuesday, September 12 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 2, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate and is headed to the Governor’s desk. The bill would implement significant improvements to strengthen California’s existing concealed-carry weapon (CCW) laws. SB 2 is sponsored by Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta - all of whom have worked collaboratively to craft California’s response to the recent Supreme Court ruling that made it easier for citizens to acquire CCWs. 

Monday, September 11 2023

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank) issued the following statement on Senate Bill 799 passing the Assembly today:

Friday, September 8 2023

Sacramento, California – Senate Bill 786, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), passed the Senate Floor today and is headed to the Governor’s desk. SB 786 permits health care providers and pharmacies to continue to provide high quality affordable care, low cost drugs, and services to low income and uninsured patients. It ensures that health care providers benefit fully from the purchase of discounted drugs and can use those savings to improve access to care and lower prescriptions at their facilities.