State Senator Anthony J. Portantino

Senator Portantino’s Small Businesses Friendly Legislation Passes Key Committee in the Legislature

Sentinel News ServiceMay 3, 2019

SB 349 passed the Senate Governance & Finance Committee. SB 349 authored by State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D–La Cañada Flintridge) and co-authored by Assemblymember James Ramos (D- Highland) modifies the minimum franchise tax on small businesses and creates a tax structure to encourage entrepreneurship in California.

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Portantino’s First Senate Session Ends With Legislative Successes As Seven Bills Head to Governor’s Desk

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 18, 2017

Senator Portantino continued his focus on education, public safety, mental health, housing, and parks and open space.

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California Legislature is First in the US to Name Freeway For President Barack H. Obama

Sentinel News Service September 13, 2017

State Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D—La Cañada Flintridge) said he is proud to announce that SJR 8, a Senate Joint Resolution to name a portion of the 134 freeway in Los Angeles County the President Barack H. Obama Freeway, has passed both the State Senate and the State Assembly.

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California State Legislature Approves SB 478 Ensures Students Receive Transfer Degrees

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 13, 2017

This measure helps students receive what they have earned and improves efficiency and data management.