Contact: justin.tran@sen.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO – This past weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 862 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), which will allow Santa Cruz voters to decide if the County of Santa Cruz should raise the transaction and use tax above the combined tax rate limit to support the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District’s (METRO) long-term financial health and operational goals.
Contact: justin.tran@sen.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 857 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz). This new law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to convene an LGBTQ+ advisory task force to identify needs and make recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment for LGBTQ+ students.
Contact: justin.tran@sen.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill 544, authored by State Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz), which updates the Bagley-Keene Act provisions for state boards and commissions.
“Senate Bill 544 is a significant step forward in modernizing the Bagley-Keene Act to embrace the power of technology by fostering equity and enhancing public engagement, while also preserving public access to the decision-making process,” said Senator Laird.
Advocacy by State Sen. Laird Ensures Funding for Numerous Vital Projects
June 30, 2023
Contact: Justin Tran justin.tran@sen.ca.gov
Contact: Richard Stapler
SACRAMENTO – Chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision:
SACRAMENTO — Senator John Laird (D - Santa Cruz) released the following statement in response to the State of California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration:
“I want to take this time to convey my thanks to Governor Newsom for his recent request of a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration in response to the extreme weather events that have hit the state, particularly in the 17th Senate District, disproportionately impacting communities in the Santa Cruz mountains, Pajaro, San Ardo, and Big Sur.