SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) has introduced Senate Bill 470 to permanently modernize the Bagley-Keene Act by removing the sunset provision from his previous legislation, SB 544 pertaining to accessibility to state boards and commissions.
“SB 470 builds upon the successful implementation of SB 544, using technology to enhance equity, public engagement, and access while preserving transparency in the decision-making process.” said Senator Laird.
Sacramento, CA — Senator Josh Becker (D-San Mateo) and Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) have introduced new legislation to transform and streamline how wildfire mitigation investments are evaluated and coordinated across California.
SB 326, the Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning Act, establishes a comprehensive framework to better align state, federal, industry, and private wildfire prevention efforts, ensuring that every dollar spent delivers maximum protection for communities.
The people of Moss Landing are experiencing what the people of Pajaro and Capitola have experienced before them. Three weeks after the catastrophic fire, news cameras and reporters are slipping away, they must deal with the aftermath while out of the spotlight.
State Senator John Laird has been appointed to the Legislative Advisory Committee within the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) by Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) and the Senate Rules Committee.
The recent fire at the Moss Landing battery storage facility is deeply troubling, and the community continues to seek answers nearly a week later. The day after the fire began, I joined California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild and other elected leaders at the incident command center in Moss Landing to receive an initial briefing on the fire’s timeline, air quality & environmental concerns, and potential impacts on local residents.
SACRAMENTO – State Senator John Laird, Chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education, released the following statement today regarding Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent January Budget proposal for 2025-2026.
SACRAMENTO – After securing reelection on November 5th for the new 17th Senate District, John Laird (D – Santa Cruz) was sworn into office today for his last term in the State Senate due to term limits. After redistricting in 2020, the 17th district now includes all of Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, as well as the majority of San Luis Obispo County.
SACRAMENTO – State Sen. John Laird has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom and Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC), recognizing his long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, coastal conservation, sustainable fisheries management, and leadership on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).