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Senator John Laird Appointed to Wildlife Conservation Board’s Legislative Advisory Committee

January 30, 2025

State Senator John Laird has been appointed to the Legislative Advisory Committee within the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) by Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-No




Statement by Senator John Laird on Moss Landing Fire

January 21, 2025

The recent fire at the Moss Landing battery storage facility is deeply troubling, and the community continues to seek answers nearly a week later.




Statement by Senator John Laird on Governor’s January Budget Proposal

January 10, 2025

SACRAMENTO – State Senator John Laird, Chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education, released the following statement today regarding Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent January Budget proposal for 2025-2026.




Senator John Laird sworn in for Second Term

December 2, 2024

SACRAMENTO – After securing reelection on November 5th for the new 17th Senate District, John Laird (D – Santa Cruz) was sworn into office today for his last term in the State Senate due to term limits. After redistricting in 2020, the 17th district now includes all of Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties, as well as the majority of San Luis Obispo County. 




State Senator John Laird joins Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

October 15, 2024

SACRAMENTO – State Sen. John Laird has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom and Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) to the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC), recognizing his long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, coastal conservation, sustainable fisheries management, and leadership on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).




Statement by State Senator John Laird on the Senate Extraordinary Session on Fuel Supply and Price Spikes

October 7, 2024

SACRAMENTO – State Sen. John Laird made the following statement today as a member of the Senate Special Committee on Fuel Supply and Price Spikes, created through the Second Extraordinary Session:




Senator John Laird’s Statement on Final Actions of the 2023-2024 Legislative Session

September 30, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s final bill consideration actions of the 2023-2024 legislative session, State Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) issued the following statement:




Governor Newsom Signs Legislation To Support California's Composting Goals

September 24, 2024

SACRAMENTO — This past weekend, Governor Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 1046 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), which strengthens California’s ab




Governor Newsom Signs Legislation To Advance Safe Drinking Water Access

September 24, 2024

SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 1188 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), which promotes safe and reliable drinking water




Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Requiring Propane Cylinders Sold in the State to be Refillable or Reusable

September 23, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 1280 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz).




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