Press Release

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to reports that President Joe Biden plans to expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. The president’s expected action comes as Sen. Dodd’s own resolution urging Berryessa expansion is heard in a state Senate committee early next week.

VALLEJO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to the settlement agreement between the Vallejo Police Department and Attorney General Rob Bonta over a slate of departmental reforms to ensure justice, eliminate racial bias, identify disparities in policing and support officers: 

“Building trust and professional standards is essential, and we need accountability to move forward, so I’m hopeful this is a step in that direction,” said Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa. 

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on the Legislature’s passage of its own early action budget plan, agreed to by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to reduce the state’s budget shortfall by $17 billion:

“Being proactive about addressing this daunting shortfall is absolutely the right thing to do,” Sen. Dodd said. “It’s not fun to make cuts and nobody enjoys it. But we must be responsible and live within our means.  I appreciate Senate leader Mike McGuire for pushing this through, and credit the governor and Assembly for working with us.”

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would build on efforts to safeguard students from sexual misconduct and violence on college campuses by adopting new requirements recommended in a California State Auditor report and by extending those rules to the University of California, California State University and community college systems.

SACRAMENTO – Legislación presentada hoy por el Senador Bill Dodd, Demócrata de Napa, que se basaría en directivas recientes del Presidente Joe Biden y el Gobernador Gavin Newsom que abordan el crecimiento sin precedentes de la tecnología de inteligencia artificial fomentando la innovación continua y garantizando al mismo tiempo que los derechos y oportunidades de todos los californianos están protegidos.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on the announcement that the Oakland A’s baseball team will move to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the 2025-27 seasons, ahead of an expected move to Las Vegas.

“You’re not dreaming, you heard it right – Major League Baseball is coming to Yolo County,” Sen. Dodd said. “Seriously, it’s a grand slam for baseball lovers across the region. I think the A’s will discover an incredible fan base and won’t ever want to leave. Who needs Las Vegas?”

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on an agreement between the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom on a plan to reduce the state’s budget shortfall by $17 billion ahead of an expected vote next week:

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help safeguard Californians from wildfires and protect the environment by streamlining the process for clearing combustible brush and trees from alongside roads.

WALNUT GROVE – Patricia Garamendi, the matriarch of a Sacramento County ranching and political family who served in multiple gubernatorial appointments and federal roles, responsible for addressing matters such as world hunger and international trade, has been named Sacramento County Woman of the year by Sen. Bill Dodd.