A Message from Senator Bill Dodd
Dear Neighbor,
During this last month of summer, we are wrapping up the busy legislative session with an intense focus on passing bills to be sent to Gov. Jerry Brown. Among my priorities is the adoption of a comprehensive wildfire safety plan. As co-chairman of a specially convened conference committee on the topic, my goal is to protect Californians from future infernos like those we’re seeing across the state while insuring utility ratepayers do not shoulder unfair costs for improving the electric utility grid - so often the cause of devastating blazes. We expect to pass such a safety measure by August 31 and send it to the governor for his signature.
Meanwhile, I’ve won overwhelming support for my own piece of wildfire legislation that will prevent people from being trapped in their garages when disaster strikes and the power goes out. Senate Bill 969, which requires all new or newly installed electric garage door openers to be equipped with backup batteries, passed both houses and is on its way to the governor.
I’m working to address other concerns as well. I was a co-author of the landmark Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, which has been signed into law. And my bills on fostering media literacy in schools and preventing low-income residents from getting their water shut off if they fall behind on their payments have both passed.
Still, there is much work to be done. Please feel free to reach out to me with your suggestions or concerns. As always, my office is available to help you with a state agency or answer any questions you might have. You can contact me by visiting my website.
In this Issue:
- Legislative Update - Wildfire, Property Insurance and Media Literacy
- Protect Your Identity: Get A Free Credit Report
- Be Prepared For Wildfires. Create A Defensible Space
- In the News
Sincerely,