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Senator Laird’s Statement in Support of SB 1098

February 13, 2024

I wholeheartedly support the recent legislative proposal championed by Sen.


Senator Laird Introduces Legislation Creating Independent Redistricting Commission for SLO County

January 29, 2024

SACRAMENTO — Today, State Senator John Laird (D - Santa Cruz) introduced Senate Bill 977, a proposal to establish an independent redistricting commission for the County of San Luis Obispo.&nbs


Statement by State Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) on Governor’s January Budget Proposal

January 10, 2024

SACRAMENTO — State Senator John Laird, chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education released the following statement today regarding Gov.


Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Enhance Battery Storage Safety Standards

October 9, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CA – This weekend, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 38, authored by State Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz).


Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Cut State Building Emissions

October 9, 2023

SACRAMENTO – This weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 416 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), which will require new and renovated state b


Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Enhance Safe Cannabis Consumption

October 9, 2023

SACRAMENTO – This weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 540 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz).


Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Build Coastal Resiliency and Support Coastal Communities

October 9, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CA – This weekend, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 272, authored by State Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz), to ensure coastal communities are prepared to mitigate the effects of s


Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Support the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District

October 2, 2023

SACRAMENTO – This past weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 862 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), which will allow Santa Cruz voters to decide if the County of Santa Cruz should raise the transaction and use tax above the combined tax rate limit to support the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District’s (METRO) long-term financial health and operational goals.


A Voice for LGBTQ+ Students: Governor Signs SB 857 by Senator Laird

September 23, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 857 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz). This new law requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to convene an LGBTQ+ advisory task force to identify needs and make recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment for LGBTQ+ students. 


Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Increase Public Participation and Disability Access on State Boards

September 23, 2023

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill 544, authored by State Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz), which updates the Bagley-Keene Act provisions for state boards and commissions. 


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