Press Releases

Friday, September 10, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today lauded the Legislature’s approval of a $20 million pilot program he promoted to expand the use of controlled burning to prevent wildfires. The investment comes as Sen. Dodd’s own Senate Bill 332, which also would advance the use of the proven firefighting tool, won legislative approval and awaits a signature from Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Friday, September 10, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today he has secured $5 million to help reverse the effects of climate change and sea-level rise along Highway 37.

“Global warming has triggered a dangerous rise in tidal waters across the San Francisco Bay and that’s now threatening a vital commuter route,” Sen. Dodd said. “This funding helps us address the environmental degradation of our wetlands and advance improvements to this critical transportation artery. These investments bring us closer to creating a sustainable and less congested roadway.”

Thursday, September 9, 2021

SACRAMENTO – The Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to assist restaurants struggling to recover from the pandemic by permanently allowing the sale of to-go cocktails as part of take-out food orders.

“Restaurants have been hit hard by the pandemic and the ability to sell carry-out cocktails has been critical to ensuring they can survive,” Sen. Dodd said. “Making this permanent will ensure their recovery, protecting jobs and our economy. I thank my fellow legislators for supporting this important proposal.”

Thursday, September 9, 2021

SACRAMENTO – The Legislature has approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help train law enforcement officers in their criminal investigations and public interactions, ensuring they uphold civil rights and treat people with dignity and respect.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and plunged the United States into war.

Thursday, September 2, 2021

SACRAMENTO – With devastating wildfires once again bearing down on California, the Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help protect the state from loss of life and property by expanding the use of prescribed burning to control combustible fuels.

Thursday, September 2, 2021

SACRAMENTO – The Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would enhance California’s ability to prevent and respond to the continuing wildfire threat by encouraging the development of cutting-edge firefighting and prevention technology.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

SACRAMENTO – The Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would greatly improve internet connectivity by removing local government roadblocks to the expansion of broadband service, especially in low-income and underserved communities.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

VALLEJO – Veronica Bethel Parker, a Vallejo native who played key roles on the staffs of Sens. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, and Noreen Evans, D-Santa Rosa, and Vallejo Mayor Osby Davis, announced her retirement today after nearly two decades of public service.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

 

SACRAMENTO – Amid a worsening drought that has underscored the precious nature of California’s dwindling water supplies, the Legislature has approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to streamline improvements to the state’s outdated central water delivery system.

“Water is the lifeblood of our state and we must keep it flowing to our communities and farmers,” Sen. Dodd said. “My bill will help get that done while saving time and money. I thank my fellow lawmakers for their overwhelming support.”