Senator John Laird

Senator John Laird

Senator John Laird

Senator John Laird Celebrates End of Legislative Session

September 13, 2021

Contact: Richard Stapler
Richard.Stapler@sen.ca.gov
Senator John Laird Celebrates End of Legislative Session
SACRAMENTO, CA – State Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) completes his first legislative session in the California State Senate.

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PRESS RELEASE: Senator John Laird Appointed to California Coastal Conservancy

September 8, 2021

Contact: Richard Stapler
Richard.Stapler@sen.ca.gov
PRESS RELEASE: Senator John Laird Appointed to California Coastal Conservancy
SACRAMENTO, CA- Today, Senate pro Tempore Toni Atkins appointed Senator John Laird to serve on the Coastal Conservancy of the State of California.

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Assembly Approves Senator Laird’s Legislation to Improve the EDD

September 2, 2021

Contact: Richard Stapler
Richard.Stapler@sen.ca.gov
Assembly Approves Senator Laird’s Legislation to Improve the EDD

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Long-Term Wildfire Mitigation Planning Bill Heads to the Governor

September 2, 2021

Contact: Richard Stapler
Richard.Stapler@sen.ca.gov
Long-Term Wildfire Mitigation Planning Bill Heads to the Governor
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.

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Governor Newsom Signs HIV & Aging Act

July 23, 2021

Contact: Samantha Samuelsen
Samantha.Samuelsen@sen.ca.gov
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”.

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

July 23, 2021

Contact: Samantha Samuelsen – 916-651-4917
Samantha.Samuelsen@sen.ca.gov

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

July 23, 2021

Contact: Samantha Samuelsen
Samantha.Samuelsen@sen.ca.gov

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

June 28, 2021

Contact: Richard Stapler – 916 549 9630
Richard.Stapler@sen.ca.gov
Senator John Laird Secures State Budget Funds for Atascadero, City and County of Santa Cruz, and Point Sur Lighthouse
SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird announced today nearly $22 million will be provided to address critical needs along California’s Central Coast.

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

June 28, 2021

Contact: Richard Stapler – 916 549 9630
Richard.Stapler@sen.ca.gov
Senator John Laird Secures State Budget Funds for Atascadero, City of Santa Cruz, and Point Sur Lighthouse
SACRAMENTO – Senator John Laird announced today nearly $22 million will be provided to address critical needs along California’s Central Coast.

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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 the quality of life of local residents. ECHO is a three-facility, 140-bed homeless organization supporting those facing homelessness in the San Luis Obispo community and instilling a strong sense of pride in the community members they serve.