Press Releases

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced legislation today that would extend the ability of the state Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into agreements with nonprofits to help operate and maintain park facilities, improving parks and saving money.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa introduced legislation today that would bring improved transparency, accountability and oversight to the resolution of sexual harassment and violence cases on California State University campuses.

“When it comes to sexual harassment or violence on our campuses, we must take swift action to investigate and hold those responsible to account,” Sen. Dodd said. “That accountability starts at the top, and this bill ensures college presidents and senior administrators do not escape it. Nor will they be allowed to sweep these cases under the rug.”

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Dodd, D-Napa announced legislation today that clarifies existing law to ensure nurse-midwives are able to continue to provide essential healthcare services before and after pregnancy, enhancing mother and child well-being, especially in low-income communities.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Dodd, D-Napa, announced legislation today to expand his previous relief for struggling restaurants and bars by broadening provisions of his 2021 law allowing the sale and delivery of to-go cocktails.