Press Releases

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced his legislation has advanced that would help safeguard Californians from wildfires and protect the environment by streamlining the process for clearing combustible brush and trees along roads.

Monday, June 17, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help ensure continued operations of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit district by creating a voter-initiative process to extend critical sales-tax revenue.

“The SMART train is an incredible resource that helps achieve our goals of reducing emissions and providing an alternative to our congested highways,” Sen. Dodd said. “Its future is bright if we can allow voters the chance to maintain this critical revenue source. My bill ensures we can do just that.”

Thursday, June 13, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding the California state budget agreement approved by the Senate and Assembly that will be sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom:

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, made the following statement today in response to Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s announcement of newly proposed regulations to promote insurance coverage: “We all know the status quo in the insurance market isn’t acceptable. I appreciate Commissioner Lara’s thoughtful leadership and partnership to protect consumers while ensuring insurance availability and affordability throughout California.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced the approval by Assembly committees of three wildfire safety bills to help prepare and prevent future California infernos.

“As a result of climate change, California faces more destructive and frequent wildfires, so it’s imperative that we are proactive,” Sen. Dodd said. “These bills address important aspects of our response including creation of brush-free defensible spaces around homes and the marshalling of firefighting resources. I appreciate my Assembly colleagues for their support.”

Monday, June 10, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced new legislation today to bolster merchant shipping industry safety by encouraging investment in new, state-of-the-art pilot vessels, while saving money.

Thursday, June 6, 2024

VALLEJO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding the proposal from California State University Chancellor Mildred García to integrate the California State University Maritime Academy with California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo:

Thursday, June 6, 2024

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today to enhance consumer protection for California restaurant patrons by clarifying state law on the disclosure of hidden fees and other service charges.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

SACRAMENTO – El Senador Bill Dodd, D-Napa, anunció hoy una resolución que designa junio como el Mes de Concientización sobre el Abuso de Personas de la Tercera Edad y Adultos Dependientes en reconocimiento a una crisis grave y creciente en California que empeoró por la pandemia de coronavirus y continúa amenazando a los más vulnerables del estado, especialmente a las personas sin hogar.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

 SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced a resolution designating June as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month in recognition of a serious and growing crisis in California that was worsened by the coronavirus pandemic and continues to threaten the state’s most vulnerable, especially the homeless.