Press Releases

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Two bills from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, which would improve the lives of the state’s most vulnerable including seniors, the disabled and homeless people by increasing access to medication, treatment and specialized equipment, cleared a key hurdle today.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to help ensure the conservation of big game habitats in California through public-private partnerships with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, cleared a key committee today.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

SONOMA – Sens. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, and Mike McGuire, D-Healdsburg, along with Sonoma County Supervisor Susan Gorin, released the following joint statement regarding the Sonoma Developmental Center property:

“The Sonoma Developmental Center is truly a special place. This is why so many have worked so hard to protect and preserve the cherished open space and wildlands.

Monday, June 13, 2022

SACRAMENTO – With dozens of uncontained wildfires burning across California and the West, legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to encourage creation of defensible space, protecting life and property from infernos fanned by drought and climate change.

Monday, June 13, 2022

 

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to extend the gaming compacts of 29 California tribes, allowing the continued operation of casinos that support tribal development and provide jobs for thousands of workers statewide.

“I thank Gov. Newsom for signing this today,” Sen. Dodd said. “This extension allows tribes to continue along the path toward self-sufficiency and economic development. Also, it gives the state more time to negotiate long-term agreements that will benefit the state, employees and patrons.”

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

 

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced a resolution naming June as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month in recognition of a serious and growing crisis in California that has been worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to extend the gaming compacts of 29 California tribes, allowing the continued operation of casinos that support tribal development and provide jobs for thousands of workers statewide, has been approved by the Legislature.

“This extension allows tribes to continue along the path toward self-sufficiency and economic development,” Sen. Dodd said. “Also, it gives the state more time to negotiate long-term agreements that will benefit the state, employees and patrons.”

Friday, May 27, 2022

SACRAMENTO – With drought conditions and high temperatures threatening an early start to the wildfire season, the California Senate today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would enhance prevention through implementation of a $20 million prescribed fire claims fund.

Friday, May 27, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to ease congestion along Highway 37 and protect it from sea-level rise by authorizing a toll to pay for critical improvements and by tapping roughly $2 billion in federal infrastructure funding has been approved by the California Senate.

Friday, May 27, 2022

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help control the state’s growing wild pig population, reducing damage caused by the invasive species to the environment, private property and agriculture.