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Meet Senator John Laird

John Laird was re-elected to the State Senate on November 5, 2024, carrying all four counties in the district which encompass Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, as well as the majority of San Luis Obispo County.

Prior to his Senate service, Laird served as Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency under Governor Jerry Brown from January 5, 2011, until January 7, 2019.

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Senator Laird Introduces SB 917 to Help Small Wineries Sell Wine and Offer Tastings at Farmers Markets

January 27, 2026

Senator John Laird announced the introduction of Senate Bill 917 that will create opportunities for small winemakers to connect with consumers face-to-face by expanding who can sell wine and offer tastings at certified farmers markets.

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Senator Laird’s SB 575 to Restore California Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund Passes the Senate

January 26, 2026

Senate Bill 575, authored by Senator John Laird, was approved by members of the State Senate with bipartisan and unanimous support. SB 575 re-establishes the California Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund, allowing taxpayers to once again support sea otter conservation and near-shore ecosystem protection through voluntary donations on their state tax returns.

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Senator Laird Reacts to Latest Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents

January 24, 2026

Lawmakers must demand accountability from our federal government. The rule of law is meaningless if federal agents are empowered and even encouraged to operate with impunity in American cities with no oversight from their handlers in Washington. We cannot allow the protections we all have fought for to be hollow words while people are shot and killed in the streets.

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee

August 19, 2025

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Senate District 17 includes Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties in their entirety, as well as the majority of San Luis Obispo County.

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1021 O Street, Suite 8720
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 651-4017

MONTEREY

99 Pacific Street, Suite 575-F
Monterey, CA 93940

Phone: (831) 657-6315

SAN LUIS OBISPO

1026 Palm Street, Suite 201
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone: (805) 549-3784

SANTA CRUZ

701 Ocean St. Suite 318A
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 

Phone: (831) 425-0401

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Senator Laird Introduces SB 917 to Help Small Wineries Sell Wine and Offer Tastings at Farmers Markets

Senator Laird’s SB 575 to Restore California Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund Passes the Senate

Senator Laird Reacts to Latest Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents

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