Senator John Laird

Great to recognize Salinas Regional Sports Authority as the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year for SD 17. SRSA continues to expand opportunities for youth & families across Salinas Valley through recreation, sports & community programming. sd17.senate.ca.gov/news/senator-l…

Busy week in Sacramento -- the Senate passed three of my bills supporting Diablo Canyon communities, protecting nonprofit beneficiary gifts, and expanding access to HIV prevention medication. I appreciate my Senate colleagues for advancing these measures to the Assembly.

Highway 1 through Big Sur is reopened. After years of closures & hundreds of millions in economic losses to the region, this is welcome news for local businesses, workers, residents, and visitors alike. Grateful to everyone who worked tirelessly to reconnect the Central Coast.

My statement re: @CAgovernor's revised budget announcement today. sd17.senate.ca.gov/news/californi…

#AB108 helps preserve access to critical healthcare services in vulnerable communities while the Legislature continues work on longer-term solutions for distressed hospitals statewide. sd17.senate.ca.gov/news/governor-…

The Senate passed my resolution declaring May as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. We’ve made progress, but early diagnosis, equitable care, and continued research remain critical. Grateful to the advocates leading this work. sd17.senate.ca.gov/news/senate-pa…

Just sent out my latest newsletter with updates from the Capitol and across the Central Coast. From the state budget to coastal protections and local priorities, there’s a lot underway. Take a look: sd17.senate.ca.gov/news/johns-jou…

50 years of protecting CA’s coastline 🌊 TY @SenJohnLaird & Asm. Hart for introducing #ACR149 & #SCR136, honoring the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Act & recognizing @TheCACoast’s work to preserve our shores, expand public access, & protect the resources that make CA special.

I convened a hearing this week on LGBTQ+ seniors -- and the message was clear: Too many people are still falling through the cracks. Seniors aging w/ HIV & transgender older adults especially are facing rising costs, housing instability & barriers to care. sd17.senate.ca.gov/news/laird-hea…

Our profound thanks to @SenJohnLaird for stressing the urgency to invest in county eligibility workers to protect Californians against #HR1’s life threatening food & healthcare cuts at #PolicyInsights26. They are our #FirstRespondersToPoverty & supporting them saves lives! #CALeg

The Foundation for the Future budget plan focuses on three pillars: 💰 Building the state reserves 🌱 Maintaining funding for essential programs 🏦Reducing the long-term structural deficit #CASenateDems

Thank you @SenJohnLaird for championing Senate Joint Resolution 12 re-affirming California’s position to protect our communities, economies, & ocean from new offshore oil drilling. Bravo @SenBlakespear @sencabaldon & Senator Richardson for rising in support on the senate floor👏

Today I’m chairing a hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Older LGBTQ+ Californians focused on healthcare and support needs. Look forward to hearing from advocates and service providers doing critical work across the state. Tune in at 3 p.m.: senate.ca.gov/committees/sen…

Join @SenJohnLaird, Director DeMarois & a panel of experts on Monday, 6/16 for Aging with Pride, a webinar honoring the experiences of LGBTQ+ older adults. We'll share survey data, stories & insights into the challenges & aspirations of this community. 🔗 bit.ly/4jd8r6F

👏 We're honored to recognize @SenJohnLaird for championing the fight against hunger in CA. Your leadership uplifts food banks, strengthens our communities, & helps ensure every Californian has access to the food they need! 🍎💪 #EndHungerCA

Highway 1 at Rocky Creek is fully reopened as of 10:40 AM. Credit to crews and contractors for accomplishing this massive logistical operation safely. Again, Highway 1 at Rocky Creek has reopened to thru travel.

Thank you to the CA State Senate for passing @SenJohnLaird’s SJR-4 urging Congress to reverse harmful NIH funding cuts. CA currently gets $5B+ annually, with $2B+ going to UCs & CSUs. These cuts threaten future treatments, current research & jobs. #CALeg #CaliforniaLegislature

It was my honor to invite and welcome the Everett Alvarez High School boys soccer team to the State Senate in recognition of their Northern California Division I CIF Championship!🏆⚽️ Their hard work, determination, and grit make the Central Coast proud. Well done, Eagles!🦅

Good morning from Eagle Nation and our state champion soccer team! Our proud young men of Everett Alvarez High School is representing the @SUHSDofficial with style!⭐️💙🙌🏽💙⭐️ We are heading to the capitol in Sacramento to be recognized for their greatness on the senate floor!!!⭐️ Grateful to @SenJohnLaird that we are working together to support and bring opportunities to our scholar athletes! ⭐️ #LeadershipMatters #RelationshipsMatter #WellnessMatters #YOUmatter #LiveWellLeadWell @NorthSalinasHS @SUHSDofficial @SalinasChamber @AthleticsAlisal @RanchoSchool @santiagoAM115 @Asael_Ruvalcaba @DrAvisW @principallearns @PrincipalRoRod @DiocelinaBelle @mrsjessgomez @TheColon_s @MsVgodinez @tdav8 @LorenaRubio123 @Buggsnow @DrRenaeBryant @lynettewsocial @MissRobinsonG4 @ms_pantaleon @JenWomble @DrBarbaraMullen @DrSoniaLlamas @Tiffanyiei @DA_Leadership @IEI_K12 @AASAHQ @ACSA_info @CALSAfamilia @ALASEDU @DigitalPromise @SV_Tribune @ksbw @KIONnews @salnews @UniCostaCentral @FelixKSBW @CAgovernor @SecCardona @AlexPadilla4CA @CASpeakerRivas @JakeFloresKSBW @rebecajandrade @CABEBEBILINGUAL @CASenCaballero @SupervisorAlejo

No family should have to endure what Erica Cole and her mother experienced. SB 29 ensures that families can seek justice on behalf of a deceased loved one. It's about accountability, compassion, and ensuring such tragedies never happen again. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/04/04/we-…