Press Releases

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to increase conservation on California’s more than 76,000 farms and ranches by offering incentives and technical assistance for adopting practices that help wildlife and the environment cleared a key committee today.

“California must continue to lead the nation in encouraging farmers and ranchers to pursue conservation efforts, allowing people and the environment to reap the benefits,” Sen. Dodd said. “Good stewardship of rural lands is crucial to the sustainability and economic vitality of our state.”

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.

SACRAMENTO – In an effort to protect horses and jockeys amid the recent spate of racing horse deaths at Santa Anita Park, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, and Assemblymember Adam Gray, D-Merced, announced plans today for a thorough, joint oversight hearing on horse racing safety. The duo also announced the introduction of new legislation to authorize the California Horse Racing Board to promptly suspend racing if dangerous conditions exist.

SACRAMENTO – Elder abuse prevention legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that was inspired by the abandonment of seniors at two Santa Rosa assisted living centers during the 2017 wildfires passed the Senate today by unanimous vote.

Senate Bill 314 adds “abandonment” to the list of offenses eligible for enhanced civil remedies under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act.