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Senator John Laird Celebrates End of Legislative Session

September 13, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – State Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) completes his first legislative session in the California State Senate.




PRESS RELEASE: Senator John Laird Appointed to California Coastal Conservancy

September 8, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA- Today, Senate pro Tempore Toni Atkins appointed Senator John Laird to serve on the Coastal Conservancy of the State of California.




Long-Term Wildfire Mitigation Planning Bill Heads to the Governor

September 2, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Senate Bill 456 passed the Senate with a bipartisan support. Senate Bill 456 will require the state to establish a long-term fire-prevention action plan to ensure statewide investments to combat fires are comprehensive, science-based, and utilize complementary partnerships.




Assembly Approves Senator Laird’s Legislation to Improve the EDD

September 2, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, the Assembly passed Senate Bill 390 authored by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) with a bipartisan vote of 65 – 0.




Governor Newsom Signs HIV & Aging Act

July 23, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 258, the HIV & Aging Act, authored by Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz). Senate Bill 258 will ensure HIV+ seniors are included in the definition of “greatest social need”.




Governor Newsom Signs Gender Neutral Legislation Updating Archaic References in State Law

July 23, 2021

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 272, authored by State Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz). Senate Bill 272, Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, will immediately update gender-specific references in various code sections to reflect gender-inclusive language. References pertaining to the CHP Commissioner, CALFIRE firefighters, insurance licensing, and California Conservation Corps members will now be gender neutral.




Governor Signs Bill to Support Collaboration and Clean Energy Goals with Native American Tribes

July 23, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Newsom announced the signing of Senate Bill 479, authored by State Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz).  Senate Bill 479 expands the list of eligible local governments to participate in the Renewable Energy Self-Generation Bill Credit Transfer Program (RES-BCT)...




Senator John Laird Secures State Budget Funds for Atascadero, City and County of Santa Cruz, and Point Sur Lighthouse

June 28, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird announced today nearly $22 million will be provided to address critical needs along California’s Central Coast.




Senator John Laird Honors El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) as the 17th Senatorial District's 2021 Nonprofit of the Year

June 23, 2021

SACRAMENTO – State Senator John Laird (D- Santa Cruz) recognized El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) as the 17th Senate District’s 2021 Nonprofit of the Year for their work to enhance




Senator John Laird's Statement on 2021 Budget

June 14, 2021

The proposed budget builds on priorities put forward in Senate’s “Build Back Boldly” plan and the Assembly’s “A Budget of Opportunity” blueprint.




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