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John Laird
CA Senate District 17
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 33Environment & Energy 27Labor & Employment 11Healthcare 10Housing 9Social Services & Welfare 9Economy & Taxes 8Transportation & Infrastructure 7Civil Rights & Liberties 6Agriculture 5Elections & Voting 3Banking & Finance 2Education 2Foreign Policy & Trade 2Other 2Technology & Privacy 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Senate District 17 current
California |
Democratic | Dec 7, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (3,658 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB 898 — The Family Urgent Response System. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 606 — Certificated employees: professional services credential: out-of-state applicants. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 752 — Child daycare facilities. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1104 — Net energy metering: construction of renewable electrical generation facilities: public works project requirements. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 306 — Health care coverage: prior authorizations. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1250 — Transit operators: paratransit: recertification of eligibility. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1392 — Elections: voter registration information: elected officials and candidates. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 437 — California State University: claim eligibility: genealogy and descendancy. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 676 — California Environmental Quality Act: judicial streamlining: state of emergency: wildfire. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 512 — Health care coverage: prior authorization. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 86 — Instructional materials: health education. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 827 — Voting: signature verification. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 543 — Medi-Cal: field medicine. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1261 — Immigration: immigrant youth: access to legal counsel. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 260 — Sexual and reproductive health care. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1411 — Voter education and outreach plans. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 250 — Sexual assault: statute of limitations. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 524 — Farmland Access and Conservation for Thriving Communities Act. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 246 — Social Security Tenant Protection Act of 2025. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 263 — Scott River: Shasta River: watersheds. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 386 — Dental providers: fee-based payments. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 827 — Local agency officials: training. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1275 — Regional housing needs: regional transportation plan. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 258 — Fairs: allocation of revenues: gross receipts for sales and use tax. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 753 — Childcare: facility licensure: teacher requirements. | Yea | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (49 as lead sponsor)
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SCR 135
CA · —
Relative to Peace Corps Week.
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SCR 136
CA · —
Relative to the California Coastal Act of 1976.
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SB 952
CA · —
State Water Project: renewable energy resources and zero-carbon resources.
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SB 1253
CA · —
Salinas Reservoir: recreational use.
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SB 107
CA · —
Budget Acts of 2023, 2024, and 2025.
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SB 1055
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Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency: contracts.
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SB 106
CA · —
Budget Act of 2025.
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SB 1023
CA · —
Health care coverage: antiretroviral drugs, drug devices, and drug products.
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SB 1038
CA · —
The Public Employees' Retirement System.
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SB 1139
CA · —
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District: nonfunctional turf: noncompliance and enforcement.
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