Press Release

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on plans from Gov. Gavin Newsom to fast-track the development of 5,500 affordable homes across California, in part through use of excess state-owned land:

“It is critical that the state looks at all options at our disposal to solve our housing crisis,” Sen. Dodd said. “Developing excess state property for housing is a meaningful piece of that. It builds on my own legislation encouraging housing projects on suitable state land. I appreciate the governor for continuing to lead on these efforts.”

SACRAMENTO – In response to the unprecedented growth of artificial intelligence technology, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced the California AI Accountability Act today to ensure state agencies advance safeguards and consumer protections. The bill incorporates and builds upon recent AI directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom and seeks to encourage continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected.

SACRAMENTO – Fourteen new laws written by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will take effect in 2024 including those to increase accountability and oversight of sexual harassment cases on California State University campuses and another banning “junk fees” in an array of transactions including concert ticket purchases.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on a new revenue forecast from the Legislative Analyst’s Office that anticipates a larger-than-expected shortfall in the current year and a $58 billion budget gap going forward:

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on a proposal from the California Privacy Protection Agency that would protect consumers interacting with automated decision-making technology, including providing an opt-out provision to prevent the collection of their personal data.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on the announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom that he would accelerate the Sites Reservoir project, significantly increasing the state’s storage capacity and avoiding months of delays:

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, and Senate President Designee Mike McGuire, D-North Coast, announced today the next hearing of the Senate Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry will be this coming Monday, Nov. 6 in the state capital.

Senators Dodd and McGuire are co-chairs of the Senate select committee.

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would expand provisions of his Water Shutoff Protection Act, ensuring more low-income Californians have uninterrupted access to essential drinking water, especially in times of skyrocketing costs.

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 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.

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will notify drivers when images are gathered by in-vehicle cameras and prohibit their sale to third parties or for advertising purposes, protecting consumers against the increased collection and sale of personal data.