Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) joined Senator Tom Umberg to announce the introduction of Senate Bill 986, a measure that combats catalytic converter theft by requiring dealers to apply a vehicle identification number (VIN) to the catalytic converter of each vehicle listed for sale.  Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and LAPD Chief Michel Moore joined Senators Portantino and Umberg today during a press conference to announce the bill.

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 1302, a measure that will provide grants to high schools to establish or improve wellness and mental health support centers on campus.

Glendale, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) honored long-time Glendale community leader, activist, and businesswoman Lila Ramirez as the 2022 Woman of the Year for the 25th District. 

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 1255, a measure that establishes a dishwasher grant program to reduce waste in K–12 schools and community colleges to address the state’s single-use trash and waste crisis.

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 1177, a measure that creates a regional housing trust between the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena in order to increase much needed affordable housing opportunities.

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 974, a measure that would expand health care coverage for diagnostic breast imaging following an abnormal mammography.  The idea for the bill was suggested by 25th District resident Gayaneh Pezeshkian Avanes.  The Senator, who is the father of two daughters, thought the idea had merit and the issue needed to be addressed.

The California Armenian Legislative Caucus is holding two scholarship contests for the 2022 commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students in 9th through 12th grade are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its anniversary. 

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 941, a measure that seeks to improve student learning environments through a locally determined inter-district collaboration for courses related to STEM and dual language immersion.  

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 932, a strong measure to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety by requiring California cities to take concrete steps to reduce traffic collisions and fatalities. 

Sacramento, CA - State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Senate Bill 906, a bill that prioritizes student safety by increasing available information on gun access and safe at-home storage of firearms while ensuring quick and robust investigations of imminent school threats.