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SACRAMENTO – With the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session, Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, had a total of 14 bills signed into law this year by Gov. Gavin Newsom, continuing his streak as California’s most prolific lawmaker during the past nine years. These new laws created meaningful policy including addressing sexual harassment and violence reporting on California State University campuses, the proliferation of junk fees, recycling and broadband connectivity.

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 would improve broadband and internet connectivity across California by allowing the state to lease its property to providers for deployment of new infrastructure.

“With approval of this new law, the state can use its property to generate revenue while enticing providers to expand their offerings,” Sen. Dodd said. “It will fill in unserved zones and help get high-speed data to those who need it for work, school and home life. I thank the governor for signing it into law. ”

SACRAMENTO – In response to the chronic mishandling of sexual harassment and violence cases within the California State University system, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will increase accountability and oversight of such complaints on CSU’s 23 campuses while safeguarding students and the public.