Press Releases

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate approved legislation today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would grant wheelchair users the right to have their own equipment repaired, eliminating manufacturer delays that could leave them immobilized while reducing costs to one of California’s most vulnerable populations.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, in partnership with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, that would add consumer protections for people investing in annuities, including many vulnerable seniors, to ensure they are not misled or steered into inappropriate products by unscrupulous insurance agents.

Friday, May 26, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would allow the continuation of 50-50 raffles at major league sports stadiums – an important fundraising tool for nonprofits.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would increase accountability and oversight in the resolution of sexual harassment and violence cases on California State University campuses.

“As a grandparent and CSU graduate, I am committed to making sure students will feel safe and respected on our campuses,” Sen. Dodd said. “We must hold administrators accountable and bring necessary transparency to make sure cases aren’t swept under the rug. This bill ensures we put the culture and processes in place to make that happen.”

Thursday, May 25, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would allow convenience stores and other retailers the ability to sell canned cocktails made from distilled spirits, bolstering California small businesses struggling in the current economy while generating tax revenue to help address an expected state budget deficit.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would strengthen elder and dependent adult financial abuse protections by clarifying the duties of banks and financial institutions to safeguard against fraud.

Thursday, May 18, 2023

DAVIS – Progress Ranch, which for nearly 50 years has provided high-quality mental health residential treatment for boys who have experienced trauma and abuse, ensuring they can heal and grow, has been named Yolo County Nonprofit of the Year for 2023 by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the California Senate has approved his legislation that would improve traffic safety in the use of personal transportation devices such as electric scooters, hoverboards and Segways on university campuses.

Friday, May 12, 2023

    

SACRAMENTO -- Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget proposal:

“Nobody likes a down budget but we can still make critical investments and progress in the year ahead,” said Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa. “It is clear education, housing and wildfire prevention remain priorities. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to help refine and pass a balanced budget that does the best we can with the resources we have available.”

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would boost consumer protection by improving oversight and training of California’s nearly 300,000 licensed contractors.