Press Releases

SACRAMENTO – Lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation from Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would protect low-income families from getting their water service terminated.

“Access to water is a fundamental right of all Californians and we must protect it now and for generations to come,” Senator Dodd said. “We simply cannot cut off water service to poor families just because they have fallen on hard times. This creates a sustainable and equitable delivery system that will protect this vulnerable population including seniors, children and those with illness or disability.”

SACRAMENTO – The legislative Conference Committee on Wildfire Preparedness and Response on Friday discussed key elements of a proposed committee report that includes provisions for protecting Californians from future wildfires and preventing electric utility ratepayers from bearing unfair costs.

SACRAMENTO – A bill from Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will improve In-Home Supportive Services for those hit by natural disasters including wildfires won final legislative approval Monday and heads to Gov. Jerry Brown for a signature.

“We must continue to care for our disabled and elderly, even when disaster strikes,” Senator Dodd said. “This bill will ensure protection for our most vulnerable population.”

SACRAMENTO – A panel of experts on topics ranging from fire science to forest management will testify Tuesday before the Conference Committee on Wildfire Preparedness and Response as lawmakers shift their focus from utility liability to fire prevention. The hearing begins at 2 p.m. in state Capitol Room 4202.