Senator Laird, Chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, released a statement after the Senate approved budget trailer bills, including SB 110, SB 122, and SB 125, that help implement the broader budget agreement and support the state’s efforts to balance the budget, reduce the structural deficit, and protect essential services.
The California Legislature reached a two-party deal on the 2026-27 budget. The bill will now go to the floor for a vote in both the Senate and the Assembly before heading to the Governor for negotiations.
The California State Senate unanimously passed SB 1261 by Senator Laird, legislation to protect continued access to critical services for older adults and people with disabilities on the Central Coast during a regional transition affecting aging services. The bill now heads to the Assembly for consideration.
Senator Laird has selected the Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for Senate District 17, recognizing the organization’s longstanding work expanding access to youth sports, recreation, and wellness opportunities across the Salinas Valley.
The California State Senate passed Senate Bill 931 by Senator Laird, legislation to ensure continued support for communities impacted by the ongoing operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
The California State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1288 by Senator Laird, legislation to help ensure nonprofits and other beneficiaries receive funds intentionally left to them by donors without unnecessary delays or barriers. The bill now heads to the Assembly for consideration.
The California State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 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. The bill now heads to the Assembly for consideration.