Senator Portantino Issues Statement on Legislation to Expand Safe, In-Person Classroom Instruction
March 4, 2021
Sacramento, California - Senate Anthony J. Portantino (D-La Canada) released the following statement regarding legislation passed today to return California students back to their classrooms.
Senator Portantino Mental Health Proposals Receive Strong Support from Mental Health Services Oversight Commission & Key Advocacy Groups
February 25, 2021
Sacramento, California – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) announced strong coalition support from mental health advocacy groups for Senate Bills 224 and 14, both of which address the growing mental health crisis among California’s youth. The bills mandate mental health education and training programs in schools. The Senator also announced that the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission voted to support both measures, increasing their positive momentum.
Senator Portantino Statement on the Golden State Stimulus Package
February 22, 2021
Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada Flintridge) issued the following statement on the passing of today’s Golden State Stimulus Package:
Senator Portantino Introduces Bill Requiring Confirmation of Hunting License Validity & Addressing Independent Review of Gun Possession Disputes
February 19, 2021
Sacramento, California – Today Senator Anthony J. Portantino’s (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced SB 715, a measure that would define a valid and unexpired hunting license and would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to confirm the validity of the hunting license. The bill would also authorize the state prosecutor to investigate officer-involved shootings that result in the death of a civilian if there is a reasonable dispute whether that civilian was armed.
Senators Portantino and Wilk Introduce Bill Allowing Local Agencies to Divest from the Republic of Turkey
February 16, 2021
Sacramento, California – Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Canada-Flintridge) and Senator Scott Wilk (R – Santa Clarita) introduced SB 457, a measure that 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 Introduces LEARN Act to Increase Education Standards for Law Enforcement Recruitment
February 11, 2021
Sacramento, California – Today, State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D- La Canada Flintridge) introduced SB 387, a measure aimed at improving community policing, diversity within rank and file departments, and public safety outcomes.
Senator Portantino Introduces LEARN Act to Increase Education Standards for Law Enforcement Recruitment
February 11, 2021
Sacramento, California – Today, State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D- La Canada Flintridge) introduced SB 387, a measure aimed at improving community policing, diversity within rank and file departments, and public safety outcomes.
Personal Struggle Inspires Bill Requiring Dyslexia Screening for Elementary School Students
January 22, 2021
Sacramento, California – Today State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced SB 237, a measure which would require elementary schools to screen students for dyslexia.
Personal Struggle Inspires Bill Requiring Dyslexia Screening for Elementary School Students
January 20, 2021
Sacramento, California – Today State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) introduced SB 224, a measure which would require elementary schools to screen students for dyslexia.
Portantino Wants Students to Receive Mental Health Education Introduces Bill to Create and Teach Curriculum for K-12 Schools
January 14, 2021
Sacramento, California – State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) has introduced SB 224 to require all students in California receive age appropriate mental health education.
