Press Releases

Monday, March 4, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, reminds taxpayers of two key benefits as they approach the April 15 deadline to file taxes:

Free preparation assistance is available from California’s Franchise Tax Board’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and a Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program to help individuals with limited incomes complete their tax returns.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

SACRAMENTO – In an effort to bring attention to gambling addiction and connect people with treatment, the California Senate today passed a bipartisan resolution from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, declaring March Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

“I hope this will promote a better understanding of problem gambling and prompt people struggling with problem gambling to seek help,” said Sen. Dodd. “Awareness and access to services are critical for anyone struggling with addiction, and that includes those facing gambling problems."

Friday, February 22, 2019

SACRAMENTO – A resolution from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, designating the week of Feb. 25 to March 3, 2019 as Eating Disorders Awareness Week was adopted by the Senate by unanimous vote.

“I’ve seen firsthand how painful and difficult these disorders can be,” said Sen. Dodd. “I’ve also seen that recovery is possible. And I can attest to the importance of awareness, understanding and a strong support network for those on the journey to recovery.”

Monday, February 18, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, has introduced legislation that would protect California’s elderly and dependent adults by adding “abandonment” to the list of acts against them that could lead to increased civil penalties for caregivers.

“All too often we’ve seen our vulnerable seniors be left behind to fend for themselves, especially in disasters,” Sen. Dodd said. “I want to send a clear message that such conduct will not be tolerated and those who do it will be held accountable. My goal is to create a deterrent to prevent it from happening again.”

Thursday, February 14, 2019

SACRAMENTO -- California has seen the cost of fighting wildfires grow to record highs over the past decade. Today, Sen. Bill Dodd, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, and Treasurer Fiona Ma proposed a new model to reduce wildfire risk with California Disaster Insurance (Senate Bill 290).

SB 290 authorizes the Governor, Insurance Commissioner, and Treasurer to enter into an insurance policy that pays out when California has unexpected costs for disaster response.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would help Californians with disabilities save for their financial futures while streamlining accounting requirements for small businesses.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

 

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Newsom’s inaugural State of the State address:

Monday, February 11, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on an announcement from Pacific Gas and Electric Corp. that a majority of its governing board would be leaving at the next annual shareholders’ meeting on May 21:

“While the change in the board is welcome, it’s still taken way too long,” said Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa. “And it doesn’t make sense to wait another day on these changes with another fire season on the horizon. Time will tell if this new leadership instills the badly needed culture of safety at PG&E.”

Monday, February 11, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would enhance 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.

Friday, February 8, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that will allow the long-sought Napa Pipe mixed-use development to proceed, bringing much-needed low-income housing to address the regional housing crisis.

“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.”