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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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Senators Grove and Laird honor Dolly’s Literacy Legacy, Make 9/25 Dolly Parton Day in California

September 1, 2026

Senator Grove announced that her measure, SB 931, jointly authored with Senator Laird, proclaims 9-2-5, September 25, as Dolly Parton Day in California, a fitting tribute to a global icon, humanitarian, philanthropist, and dreamer whose extraordinary generosity and commitment to others have made a lasting impact on California and communities around the world.

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Laird Caps 2026 Legislative Session with Major Wins for Central Coast and California

September 1, 2026

Senator Laird today marked the end of the 2026 legislative session, highlighting a year that included 11 bills signed into law, five additional bills sent to Governor Newsom, a state budget that protected critical services, and major investments in healthcare, housing, and communities across the Central Coast.

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Swimming Coming to Santa Margarita Lake

August 31, 2026

Governor Newsom signed SB 1253 by Senator John Laird, legislation to expand recreational access at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County while maintaining strong water quality protections.

Senator John Laird on 50 Years of Conservation in California

July 8, 2026

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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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CAPITOL

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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Phone: (831) 657-6315

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Phone: (831) 657-6315

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Senators Grove and Laird honor Dolly’s Literacy Legacy, Make 9/25 Dolly Parton Day in California

Laird Caps 2026 Legislative Session with Major Wins for Central Coast and California

Swimming Coming to Santa Margarita Lake

Senator John Laird on 50 Years of Conservation in California

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