Sen. Dodd to Lead New Committee on Governor’s Wildfire Report

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, D-San Diego, has appointed Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to lead a newly created Senate Select Committee to assess policy options outlined in Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2019 Report: “Wildfires and Climate Change - California's Energy Future.”

“California needs a holistic, well-rounded approach to wildfires that will help us adapt to climate change, mitigate risks and protect ratepayers,” said Sen. Dodd. “I look forward to evaluating the options presented by Gov. Newsom as we work toward solutions to this complicated problem.”

Issued in early April, the report offers a substantive and thorough discussion of the key risks to California’s economy, energy infrastructure, and public safety, posed by wildfires in the age of climate change. While the report does not endorse specific policy proposals, it puts the challenges facing California in clear perspective, and it will help inform the legislature as it continues to address these critical issues.

“The growing threat of wildfires across our state demands a bold and comprehensive response,” Senate Leader Atkins said. “This Select Committee will bring together the Chairs of each relevant policy committee in the Senate to help us identify the best path forward.”

The Select Committee will meet during May and early June to review, vet and accept public comment on the Governor’s Wildfire Report Recommendations and related issues.

Select Committee Members:

Bill Dodd, D, Napa, (Chair)

Andreas Borgeas, R-Fresno

Bob Hertzberg, D-Van Nuys

Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo

Ben Hueso, D-San Diego

Hannah-Beth Jackson, D-Santa Barbara

Brian Jones,  R-Santee

Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg

John Moorlach, R-Costa Mesa

Jim Nielsen, R-Red Bluff

Susan Rubio, D-Baldwin Park

Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park

Bob Wieckowski, D-Fremont

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Senator Bill Dodd represents California’s 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Yolo, Sacramento, and Contra Costa counties. You can learn more about Senator Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd.