Press Releases

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

SONOMA – The iconic Swiss Hotel, a family-owned Sonoma Plaza restaurant and hotel that has been serving guests from around world for nearly a century, has been named Sonoma County Small Business of the Year by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will co-chair a joint informational hearing Wednesday on two competing November ballot initiatives that seek to legalize sports wagering – Propositions 26 and 27.

Friday, July 22, 2022

NAPA – With the growing threat of climate-driven wildfires and drought, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today he has secured $9 million for projects across Napa County to ramp up fire prevention, improve water delivery systems and also assist with after-school programs.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will expand the ability of business associations and nonprofit groups to conduct online wine auctions, increasing fundraising potential and contributing to California’s economic recovery, has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will help ensure the conservation of wildlife habitats in California through public-private partnerships with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Friday, July 1, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the Legislature has approved his proposal to help ensure the conservation of big game habitats in California through public-private partnerships with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

 

SACRAMENTO – Legislation has advanced from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help local governments become more energy resilient during climate-driven power outages by developing clean-energy plans.

“Our cities and counties must have clean-energy choices during power outages – often the result of our rapidly warming world,” Sen. Dodd said. “This legislation helps us confront this enormous challenge while keeping the lights on in our communities. I thank committee members for taking this important step toward achieving that goal.”

Thursday, June 30, 2022

 

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today upon the Legislature’s passage late last night of a $308 billion state budget package that makes historic investments in public education, housing and other essential services, while providing economic relief for families and small businesses struggling with inflation. 

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

 

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would ensure California’s presidential electors cast ballots for candidates who won the popular vote and do not instead switch candidates or abstain from voting.

“This is a commonsense measure that ensures electors uphold their responsibilities. Those who go rogue threaten the underpinnings of our democracy and cannot be tolerated,” Sen. Dodd said. “We must protect the legitimacy of our free election process and prevent extreme partisanship from denying the will of the voters.”

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help control the state’s growing wild pig population, reducing damage caused by the invasive species to the environment, private property and agriculture.

“With this vote we’re a step closer to controlling the destructive, non-native wild pig population, which is exploding across California,” Sen. Dodd said. “They are endangering sensitive habitats, farms and other animals. By increasing opportunities to hunt them we can reduce the threat to our state.”