Senator Grove announced that her measure, SB 931, jointly authored with Senator Laird, proclaims 9-2-5, September 25, as Dolly Parton Day in California, a fitting tribute to a global icon, humanitarian, philanthropist, and dreamer whose extraordinary generosity and commitment to others have made a lasting impact on California and communities around the world.
Senator Laird today marked the end of the 2026 legislative session, highlighting a year that included 11 bills signed into law, five additional bills sent to Governor Newsom, a state budget that protected critical services, and major investments in healthcare, housing, and communities across the Central Coast.
Governor Newsom signed SB 1253 by Senator John Laird, legislation to expand recreational access at Santa Margarita Lake in San Luis Obispo County while maintaining strong water quality protections.
Governor Newsom signed SB 1055 by Senator Laird, legislation to help accelerate critical flood protection projects along the Pajaro River by expanding the contracting tools available to the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency.
Governor Newsom signed SB 1207 by Senator Laird, legislation to support the California Conservation Corps (CCC) and recognize the young people who serve California.
Governor Newsom signed SB 1038 by Senator Laird, legislation to give public employees and their unions earlier notice when a CalPERS audit could affect their retirement benefits.
Governor Newsom signed SB 917 by Senator Laird, expanding opportunities for small winemakers to sell wine and offer tastings at certified farmers markets.
Governor Newsom signed SB 575 by Senator Laird, restoring the California Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund and allowing taxpayers to once again support sea otter conservation and research through donations on their state income tax returns.
The California Legislature this week passed SB 1288 by Senator Laird, legislation to ensure gifts left to beneficiaries, including nonprofits, are delivered efficiently and without unnecessary barriers. The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration.
The California Legislature passed 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. The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration.