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.
Senators Shannon Grove and John Laird are proud to announce that their measure, SB 931, proclaiming 9-2-5, September 25 as Dolly Parton Day in California has been signed into law by Governor Newsom.
Governor Newsom signed 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 regional transitions affecting aging services.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1078 by Senator Laird, coauthored by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, legislation that allows the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other businesses to use existing gift cards printed before California’s cash-redemption threshold changed this year, while making sure consumers are informed of their right to redeem gift cards worth less than $15 for cash.