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SACRAMENTO – In the wake of a much-anticipated report criticizing the California State University system’s handling of sexual harassment complaints, the state Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would increase accountability and oversight in the resolution of harassment and violence cases on CSU’s 23 campuses.

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has unanimously approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would allow the city of Davis to help create endangered species preserves and support climate mitigation projects.

“Davis voters have made clear their desire to preserve endangered species and our precious environment, and approval of this bill is a big step in that direction,” Sen. Dodd said. “It is a smart use of public land that will protect and enhance our community for generations to come.”

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would extend the ability of the state Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements with nonprofits to help operate and maintain park facilities, improving parks and saving money.

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