Assemblymember Dodd to Lead Agriculture Committee

Assemblymember Bill Dodd (D-Napa) was appointed by Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins to chair the Assembly Agriculture Committee. 

“I am honored Speaker Atkins has selected me to lead this committee and help steer our state's agricultural policy forward,” Assemblymember Dodd said, “The Agriculture Committee will look at issues critical to our economy and our environment, and I look forward to ensuring both are robust and sustainable.” 

California’s agricultural output leads the nation. Agriculture and related industries employ millions of Californians. The wine industry alone accounts for approximately $61.5 billion in annual economic impact. According to a report from the UC Agricultural Issues Center, for every 100 jobs in agriculture, 94 additional jobs created throughout the state. The counties in Assemblymember Dodd's district have tens of thousands of acres in agricultural production and account for tens of billions of dollars in total economic impact annually.

“From apples to zucchinis, and everything in between, our state is truly the breadbasket of the world. I am excited to serve our communities and advance our state and region as Chair,” said Dodd. “The issues covered by the Agriculture Committee are truly crucial for our district and the state of California.”

Assemblymember Dodd has been a member of the Agriculture Committee since being sworn in to the Assembly. Assemblymember Dodd also serves on the Committees on Business and Professions, Rules, Transportation, and Water, Parks and Wildlife. He is chair of the Select Committee on Wine.  Assemblymember Dodd replaces Assemblymember Henry Perea (D-Fresno) who is resigning his seat at the end of this year. Assemblymember Dodd takes the reigns of the committee on January 4, the start of the new legislative year.

Assemblymember Bill Dodd represents the 4th Assembly District, which includes all or portions of Yolo, Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Solano, and Colusa Counties.