Press Releases

Committee Oks Sen. Dodd’s To-Go Cocktails Bill

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa to boost his previous relief for struggling restaurants and bars by expanding provisions of his 2021 law allowing the sale and delivery of to-go cocktails.

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Committee Approves Sen. Dodd’s Auto Liability Insurance Reform Bill

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to improve liability coverage for California motorists, protecting people injured in crashes as well those who might be exposed to paying higher medical and vehicle repair bills, has been approved by the Senate.

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Sen. Dodd’s Hospital Emergency Response and In-Home Care Bills Approved

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

 

SACRAMENTO – A pair of bills advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to improve Californians’ access to healthcare, both in emergency and home settings.

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Sen. Dodd’s Prescribed Fire Fund Bill Clears Committee

Monday, June 20, 2022

SACRAMENTO – As California braces for another challenging wildfire season, legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would enhance wildfire prevention through implementation of a $20 million prescribed fire claims fund.

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Sen. Dodd’s Climate Resilience Finance Bill Advances

Thursday, June 16, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today his legislation to address the effects of climate change, including sea-level rise and wildfire, through creation of local resilience districts to undertake and promote conservation efforts, has cleared a key Assembly hurdle.

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Sen. Dodd’s Broadband Expansion Blueprint Bill Clears Committee

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would create a blueprint for accelerating broadband deployment, including expanded wireless access, in an effort to improve connectivity for all Californians, especially low-income people and the underserved.

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Committee Clears Sen. Dodd’s Affordable Housing Bill

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

 

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would assist the creation of affordable housing in California by identifying excess state property that could be used for development, advancing earlier initiatives from Gov. Gavin Newsom to address the state housing crisis.

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Sen. Dodd’s Mobile Pharmacy Van, Medical Equipment Bills Advance

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Two bills from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, which would improve the lives of the state’s most vulnerable including seniors, the disabled and homeless people by increasing access to medication, treatment and specialized equipment, cleared a key hurdle today.

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Dodd’s Big Game Conservation Bill Clears Assembly Committee

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to help ensure the conservation of big game habitats in California through public-private partnerships with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, cleared a key committee today.

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Sen. Dodd Issues Joint Statement on Sonoma Developmental Center

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

SONOMA – Sens. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, and Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, along with Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin, released the following joint statement regarding the Sonoma Developmental Center property:

“The Sonoma Developmental Center is truly a special place. This is why so many have worked so hard to protect and preserve the cherished open space and wildlands.

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