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California SenateDistrict 17Democrat

John Laird

Senator John Laird represents District 17 in the California State Senate. Their background before the Legislature: CA Sec. of Natural Resources.

Unlock 17+ staff contacts, $16/moLast verified October 10, 2026

Office information

Capitol office

Ste. 8720, State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814

District

District 17

Offices

4 offices with verified staff, Capitol and district

Public phone

916-651-4017

Official website

sd17.senate.ca.gov

Committee assignments

Senate Budget & Fiscal ReviewChair Senate JudiciaryMember Senate Labor, Public Employment & RetirementMember Senate Natural Resources & WaterMember Senate RulesMember Senate AppropriationsMember Senate Local GovernmentMember Senate EducationMember Senate Human ServicesMember Senate Human ServicesMember

Recent legislation

BillTitleStatus

SB 22Gift certificates.Chaptered/Signed SB 29Civil actions: decedent’s cause of action.Passed first house SB 106Budget Act of 2025.Chaptered/Signed SB 107Budget Acts of 2023, 2024, and 2025.Passed first house SB 108Budget Act of 2025.Passed first house SB 109Budget Act of 2026.Passed first house SB 110Budget Act of 2026.Chaptered/Signed SB 111Budget Act of 2026.Chaptered/Signed