Senator Laird issued a statement in response to Attorney General Rob Bonta’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s attempt to block Senate Bill 1280, legislation authored by Laird in 2024 that prohibits the sale of certain single-use propane cylinders beginning January 1, 2028.
Senator Laird joined Seaside Mayor Ian Oglesby and local officials to announce $550,000 in additional state funding to support the replacement of the San Pablo pedestrian bridge, restoring an important neighborhood connection that has been closed to residents since 2023.
Senator Laird issued a statement on the passing of Dolores Huerta, a pioneering labor and civil rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers and dedicated her life to fighting for workers and their families.
Senator Laird completed a successful 2025-26 legislative session with a clean sweep, as Governor Newsom signed into law all 17 bills Laird sent to his desk this year, bringing Laird’s total to 31 bills signed during the two-year session. The new laws tackle issues ranging from health care access and flood protection to coastal conservation, consumer protections, support for older adults, and practical fixes for Central Coast communities.
Governor Newsom signed SB 1288 by Senator Laird, legislation to ensure gifts left to beneficiaries, including nonprofits, are delivered efficiently and without unnecessary barriers.
Governor Newsom signed SB 1023 by Senator Laird, legislation to expand access to long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly effective medication used to prevent HIV infection.
Senator Laird announced he secured state funding for five projects across San Luis Obispo County, supporting coastal trails and public access, conservation, services for people experiencing homelessness, and a new regional wildlife rehabilitation facility.
Senator Laird announced he secured state funding for three San Benito County projects supporting local youth, strengthening local nonprofits, and helping bring more locally grown food into schools.
Senator Laird announced he secured state funding for five projects across Monterey County, supporting coastal protection and flood resilience, recreational opportunities, pedestrian and traffic safety, and public access.
Senator Laird announced he secured state funding for six projects in Santa Cruz County, supporting affordable housing, senior nutrition, arts and culture, health care, public transit safety, and climate-focused work.