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.
The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced Senate Bill 931 by Senator Laird, legislation to ensure continued funding for communities impacted by the ongoing operation of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced Senate Bill 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.
Governor Gavin Newsom released his updated budget proposal to reflect new revenue numbers in California. The May Revise provides a more accurate reflection of the economic health of the state. With these new numbers, the Legislature can move forward with negotiations for a finalized 2026-27 budget.
The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced Senate Bill 1023 by Senator Laird, legislation to improve access to injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly effective medication used to prevent HIV infection.
The California State Senate passed 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 (PRFMA). The bill now heads to the Assembly for consideration.