Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1079, a measure introduced by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) to monitor noise pollution by using sound activated devices, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee today.  Streets for All, a nonprofit organization that advocates for street safety, is a sponsor of the measure.

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1177, introduced by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to create an affordable housing regional trust between the cities of Pasadena, Burbank, and Glendale, passed the Senate Floor.

Sacramento, California – Today, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) received the 2022 Policy and Legislative Leadership Award on behalf of the California Mental Health Advocates for Children & Youth (CMHACY) during the 42nd annual CMHACY Conference. The Senator was honored for championing policies that promote the social, emotional, and behavioral wellbeing of children and families. 

Sacramento, CA – The Senate Health Committee approved Senate Bill 1207, a measure authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which would improve maternal mental health support by providing outreach services, education and access to mental health treatment. 

Sacramento, CA – Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) issued the following statement on the recent approval of $6.8 million in Measure W funds by the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Area Steering Committee for Descanso Gardens. 

Sacramento, CA – Senate Bill 986, a measure authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) and Senator Tom Umberg (D – Santa Ana) to combat catalytic converter theft, passed the Senate Public Safety Committee.  SB 986 tackles catalytic converter theft by requiring dealers to apply a vehicle identification number (VIN) to the catalytic converter of each vehicle listed for sale and is supported by the California District Attorneys Association and Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore.

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1255, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to reduce waste in K–12 schools and community colleges, passed the Senate Education Committee today. 

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1116, a measure introduced by Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which creates a payroll fund to support small nonprofit performing arts organizations (SNPAOs), passed the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee today

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 1177, introduced by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) which seeks to create an affordable housing regional trust between the cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena and SB 1067, which restricts parking minimums in cities, passed the Senate Housing Committee today.

Sacramento, CA - Senate Bill 906, a bill authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) that prioritizes student safety, passed the Senate Public Safety Committee today.  By ensuring safe at-home storage of firearms and quick, robust investigations of imminent school threats, SB 906 aims to prevent tragic shootings on our campuses.