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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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Lawmakers Mark 50 Years of the California Coastal Act, Vow to Defend and Expand Coastal Access

February 26, 2026

Senator Laird and Assemblymembers Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara), Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), and Steve Bennett (D-Ventura), along with dozens of bipartisan coauthors, introduced a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act, the landmark 1976 law that made California a global leader in coastal resource management.

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Senator Laird Introduces SB 1081 to Help Small Communities Fix Wastewater Problems Instead of Paying Heavy Fines

February 23, 2026

Senator Laird announced the introduction of SB 1081 – sponsored by the City of San Juan Bautista – to give small communities more flexibility when facing state water quality fines, allowing them to invest in infrastructure solutions instead of paying penalties that strain local budgets.

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Senator Laird Introduces SB 1261 to Protect Critical Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities in San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast

February 23, 2026

Senator Laird announced the introduction of SB 1261, which will ensure that the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) serving San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties can continue operating during a major transition affecting regional aging services.

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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Lawmakers Mark 50 Years of the California Coastal Act, Vow to Defend and Expand Coastal Access

Senator Laird Introduces SB 1081 to Help Small Communities Fix Wastewater Problems Instead of Paying Heavy Fines

Senator Laird Introduces SB 1261 to Protect Critical Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities in San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee

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