Press Release

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Dodd, D-Napa, that would expand his previous relief for struggling restaurants and bars by broadening provisions of his 2021 law allowing the sale and delivery of to-go cocktails cleared a key committee today.

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, in partnership with Attorney General Rob Bonta and Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, that would outlaw hidden charges on purchases – also known as junk fees --  ensuring consumers are not exposed to deceptive business practices that add unfair costs.

SACRAMENTO – In an effort to boost cybersecurity in the face of unprecedented attacks on government devices, the California Senate approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would ban the downloading and installation of all high-risk social media applications such as TikTok on state-owned or issued equipment, including cell phones, in part mirroring a federal ban.

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate 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.

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, in partnership with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, that would add consumer protections for people investing in annuities, including many vulnerable seniors, to ensure they are not misled or steered into inappropriate products by unscrupulous insurance agents.

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would allow the continuation of 50-50 raffles at major league sports stadiums – an important fundraising tool for nonprofits.

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would increase accountability and oversight in the resolution of sexual harassment and violence cases on California State University campuses.

“As a grandparent and CSU graduate, I am committed to making sure students will feel safe and respected on our campuses,” Sen. Dodd said. “We must hold administrators accountable and bring necessary transparency to make sure cases aren’t swept under the rug. This bill ensures we put the culture and processes in place to make that happen.”

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would allow convenience stores and other retailers the ability to sell canned cocktails made from distilled spirits, bolstering California small businesses struggling in the current economy while generating tax revenue to help address an expected state budget deficit.

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would strengthen elder and dependent adult financial abuse protections by clarifying the duties of banks and financial institutions to safeguard against fraud.

DAVIS – Progress Ranch, which for nearly 50 years has provided high-quality mental health residential treatment for boys who have experienced trauma and abuse, ensuring they can heal and grow, has been named Yolo County Nonprofit of the Year for 2023 by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.