As the State Senator for the 17th Senate District, I am writing in regard to the application (and associated staff report) by
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the extended operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. I represent the
Central Coast, including most of San Luis Obispo County, where the plant is located.
Santa Cruz, CA - Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s final bill consideration actions of the first year of the 2025-2026 Legislative Session, State Senator John Lair
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 283 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), which strengthens safety standards for the development of new battery sto
SACRAMENTO — Today Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 484, authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) into law, advancing affordable, infill housing development in Califor
SACRAMENTO, CA – In 2024, Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz), Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, requested an audit by the California State Auditor on the effect
Sacramento, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California’s 2025–2026 state budget, which includes critical investments in healthcare access and public education infr
SACRAMENTO – Senator John Lairdhas selected San Juan Bautista-based El Teatro Campesino as his 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17.
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.