Press Releases

Friday, September 29, 2023

NAPA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, released the following statement today on the death of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein:

Monday, September 25, 2023

SONOMA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa will host a virtual town hall Oct. 3 on California’s wildfire season with leaders from the California Office of Emergency Services and other agencies reporting on the state’s preparedness and prevention efforts.

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 during a live Q&A. The call-in line phone number is below.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

 

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on an executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom to stabilize the California insurance market and the release of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy:

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/4zsC7EWccTs

SACRAMENTO – In appreciation of the critical role the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta plays in California’s economy and environment, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, is recognizing the last week of September as Delta Week.

Friday, September 15, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislature approved a measure from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to bolster California’s beverage container recycling program, reducing the amount of plastic and glass going into landfills and helping to stabilize the recycling market.

Thursday, September 14, 2023

 

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would improve broadband and internet connectivity across California by allowing the state to lease its property to providers for deployment of new infrastructure.

“With approval of this bill, the state takes a step closer to being able to use its property to generate revenue while enticing providers to expand their offerings,” Sen. Dodd said. “It will fill in unserved zones and help get high-speed data to those who need it for work, school and home life.”

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly today 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.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has approved legislation from Sen. Dodd, D-Napa, that clarifies existing law to ensure nurse-midwives are able to continue to provide essential healthcare services before and after pregnancy, enhancing mother and child well-being, especially in underserved communities.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has approved legislation from Sens. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, and Mike McGuire, D-North Coast, that would ratify gaming compacts between the state and five California tribes, enhancing economic development, stability and self-sufficiency of members and surrounding communities.