Portantino Named Legislator of the Year Award by School Counselors
Senator championed mental health policies and for being instrumental in improving educational programs and systems for the children
Senator Caroline Menjivar Announces First Year Legislative and Budget Wins
"I want to share the wins during my first year as State Senator"
Portantino’s Autism Treatment Bill Signed by Governor Newsom
SB 805 addresses a serious lapse in the type of autism treatment covered by insurance
Portantino’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Bill Signed by Governor
SB 234 makes opioid antagonists such as Narcan readily available in places accessed by high-risk age groups
Two Portantino Pro Cycling Bills Signed by Governor Newsom
“E-bikes and scooters transform mobility, improve environmental and public health, and reduce traffic congestion and air pollution,”
Portantino Prescription Drug Pricing Bill Signed by Governor
It ensures that health care providers benefit fully from the purchase of discounted drugs
Portantino’s Historic Performance Venue Bill Signed into Law by Governor
Sales and use taxes generated by historic performance venues to be reinvested back into those sites
Governor Newsom Vetos Two of Menjivar’s Bills
Governor vetos both the Youth Health Equity & Safety and Address Protection Bills
Governor Signs Portantino’s Historic Gun Safety Bill Regulating Gun Permits in California
New law implements significant improvements to strengthen California’s concealed gun permit law
Portantino’s Bill For Unemployment for Striking Workers Vetoed
Bill that would have help striking workers vetoes by Governor Newsome who said the Unemployment Insurance is currently $20 billion in dept














