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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 62 — Health care coverage: essential health benefits. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1511 — Political Reform Act of 1974: refunding and transferring contributions: voter information guide. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 341 — Oral Health for People with Disabilities Technical Assistance Center Program. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 484 — Coastal resources: coastal development permits: infill area categorical exclusion. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 221 — Crimes: stalking. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1075 — Fire protection: privately contracted fire prevention resources: public water sources. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 797 — Community Stabilization Act: Counties of Los Angeles and Ventura. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 772 — Cyberbullying: off-campus acts: model policy. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 383 — Firearms: prohibition: minors. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1521 — Committee on Judiciary: judiciary omnibus. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1329 — Workers' Compensation: Subsequent injuries payments. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 449 — Civil Rights Department: antidiscrimination campaigns. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 506 — Pets: sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1531 — Office of Emergency Services: comprehensive wildfire mitigation program. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1123 — Commission on Teacher Credentialing: membership. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 50 — Pharmacists: furnishing contraceptives. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 953 — Political Reform Act of 1974: contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 560 — Special education: resource specialists: special classes. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1513 — Election procedures: certified mail and superior courts. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 320 — Public social services: eligibility: income exclusions. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 368 — Energy: building standards: passive house standards. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 749 — Youth Sports for All Act. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 1312 — Hospital pricing. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 316 — Artificial intelligence: defenses. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| AB 5 — Elections: official canvass. | Yea | Sep 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (49 as lead sponsor)
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SCR 135
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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
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Health care coverage: antiretroviral drugs, drug devices, and drug products.
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SB 1038
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The Public Employees' Retirement System.
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SB 1139
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Monterey Peninsula Water Management District: nonfunctional turf: noncompliance and enforcement.
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