Press Releases

Privacy Awareness Week Begins May 13

Friday, May 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO – In recognition of the increasing role of technology in consumers’ lives, the amount of personal information shared by businesses and the damage caused by unwanted disclosure and data breaches, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, has authored a resolution designating the third week in May as Privacy Awareness Week.

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Sen. Dodd Responds to the Governor’s May Budget Revision

Thursday, May 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, made the following statement today about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised 2019-20 state budget, which increases investments in schools and wildfire prevention while building up reserves and paying down pension debt.

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Sen. Dodd’s Horse Racing Safety Bill Clears Senate

Thursday, May 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to protect racing horses and jockeys amid the recent horse deaths at Santa Anita Park was approved by the full Senate today with unanimous support.

“This bill is about preventing the tragic death of horses by empowering regulators to rapidly respond to address dangerous conditions,” Sen. Dodd said. “It’s about protecting the health and safety of animals while ensuring the future of a storied sport.”

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Sen. Dodd Announces Hearing Date for Select Committee on Wildfires

Friday, May 3, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the May 8 hearing date for the Senate Select Committee on the Governor’s 2019 Report: “Wildfires and Climate Change - California's Energy Future.”

The 13-member committee will review, vet and accept public comment on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wildfire report, released last month.

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Sen. Dodd Statement on State Withdrawing WaterFix

Thursday, May 2, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement regarding the announcement today by the Department of Water Resources that it is officially rescinding permit applications for the WaterFix:

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Sen. Dodd’s Elderly and Disabled Assistance Bills Advance

Thursday, May 2, 2019

SACRAMENTO – A pair of bills from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to improve the lives of seniors and people with disabilities has cleared key committees. 

“We absolutely must look out for our most vulnerable population,” Sen. Dodd said. “I’m proposing legislation that achieves that important goal while saving money for the state. It is commonsense policy that ensures everyone comes out ahead.”

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Sen. Dodd to Host Rohnert Park Senior Forum

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

ROHNERT PARK – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will host a public forum May 3 in Rohnert Park to discuss issues that are important to seniors including healthcare, fraud protection, benefits and more. Sen. Dodd will lead a panel of state and local experts and invite questions from the audience.

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Sen. Dodd’s Power Line De-Energization Plan Passes Senate

Friday, April 26, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Wildfire-inspired legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help low-income people who rely on life support equipment to receive backup power during electric transmission line de-energization passed the Senate on a unanimous vote

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Sen. Dodd to Lead New Committee on Governor’s Wildfire Report

Thursday, April 25, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, D-San Diego, has appointed Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to lead a newly created Senate Select Committee to assess policy options outlined in Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2019 Report: “Wildfires and Climate Change - California's Energy Future.”

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Sen. Dodd’s Napa Pipe Housing Bill Passes the Senate

Thursday, April 25, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would allow the long-sought Napa Pipe mixed-use development to proceed, creating much-needed low-income housing, cleared the Senate today by unanimous vote.

“Napa desperately needs affordable and market-rate housing to help address our workforce needs and reduce commute traffic,” Sen. Dodd said. “This bill will allow the city and county to work together to get critically needed housing built.”

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