Senator John Laird’s office is closely monitoring the Timber Fire in Monterey County and remains in contact with local, state and federal emergency officials. Residents in affected areas should follow ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird completed a successful 2025-26 legislative session with a clean sweep, as Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law all 17 bills Laird sent to his desk this year, bringing ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird today marked the end of the 2026 legislative session, highlighting a year that included 11 bills signed into law, five additional bills sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, a ...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 917 by Senator John Laird, expanding opportunities for small winemakers to sell wine and offer tastings at certified farmers markets.

SACRAMENTO – Today, the California State Senate passed the three-party agreement on the 2026-27 budget. The agreement comes after weeks of negotiations between the Senate, the Assembly, and the ...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 575 by Senator John Laird, restoring the California Sea Otter Voluntary Contribution Fund and allowing taxpayers to once again support sea ...

The last deal of the legislative session was supposed to be a win for Senate President Pro Tem Monique Limón. After weeks of negotiations, and at least one sleepless night, Limón’s team backed a plan ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is proud to announce that her measure, Senate Bill 931, jointly authored with Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), proclaims 9-2-5, September ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) are proud to announce that their measure, Senate Bill 931, proclaiming 9-2-5, September 25 as Dolly Parton Day ...

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1023 by Senator John Laird, legislation to expand access to long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a highly effective ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird today announced he secured state funding for five projects across Monterey County, supporting coastal protection and flood resilience, recreational opportunities, ...

SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird today announced he secured state funding for six projects in Santa Cruz County, supporting affordable housing, senior nutrition, arts and culture, health care, public ...