sentences:  Proponents of the bill accused Portantino of abusing his powers to deny Senate Bill 50 a debate and a vote in the Senate.The "Los Angeles Times" wrote that Portantino's opposition to the bill was expected, but that it was a surprise that he would not allow the bill to advance out of committee.Due to Portantino's action, the bill was not considered by the Senate until 2020; it was subsequently defeated in a floor vote.