Press Releases

Friday, February 11, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today to help California hospitals respond to public health crises including pandemics and other emergencies by streamlining the processing of licenses for health professionals, expanding insurance coverage and making it easier to increase bed space for patients.

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will host a virtual town hall Feb. 15 on transportation challenges and solutions in the era of climate change featuring Toks Omishakin, the newly appointed secretary of the California State Transportation Agency.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Sen. Dodd and his guests will take questions via email and phone. The call-in line phone number is below.

Monday, February 7, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today upon passage by the Legislature of an early-action budget package that provides an additional $1.9 billion in coronavirus aid including supplemental paid sick leave for working families affected by the pandemic as well as other economic relief:

Friday, February 4, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced legislation today that would enhance wildfire prevention in California through implementation of a $20 million prescribed fire claims fund.

“We know fighting fire with fire is one of the most effective means of prevention, which is why I wrote the law to encourage greater use of this wildfire prevention technique last year,” Sen. Dodd said. “This new proposal continues our efforts to encourage greater use of prescribed fire by ensuring those who practice this time-tested technique can have some protection from any unintended costs.”

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would encourage creation of defensible space, protecting life and property from California’s worsening wildfires.

“Defensible space inspections and remediation are essential to protecting properties and can help make entire communities more resilient,” Sen. Dodd said. “You can’t manage what you don’t measure, and we need to make smart, informed decisions on where to target investment and activities, and how to build on our progress. It’s an ongoing process – like painting the Golden Gate Bridge.”

Monday, January 24, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would authorize the creation of mobile pharmacy vans to bring medication and counseling to California’s hard-to-reach communities, improving health for homeless people and many others who have inadequate access to care.

Friday, January 21, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to the approval by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara of new coverage options for farms and agricultural businesses under the FAIR Plan:

Friday, January 21, 2022

 

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced new legislation to increase the eligibility age for a junior hunting license in California, opening opportunities to participate in outdoor sports to a greater number of young people.

“The higher price for an adult hunting license has proven to be a barrier to many teenagers,” Sen. Dodd said. “That’s a shame because they miss out on junior hunting activities that foster life-long participation in outdoor sports. My bill will give them more time in the field so they can learn about all California has to offer.”

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

 

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would help control California’s growing wild pig population, reducing damage caused by the invasive species to the environment, private property and agriculture.

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would address the effects of climate change, including sea-level rise and wildfire, through creation of resilience districts to undertake and promote conservation efforts.