Press Release

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislature today approved a measure from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would strengthen elder and dependent adult financial abuse protections by clarifying the duties of banks and financial institutions to safeguard against fraud.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced the California Assembly has approved his measure to enhance wildfire safety by improving standards for creation of defensible space.

“With more destructive and frequent wildfires, we must take every opportunity to protect ourselves and our communities,” Sen. Dodd said. “One of the best things we can do it to clear the space around our homes of combustible brush and other flammable material.  This bill will save lives by improving on my previous legislation on defensible space.”

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced the California Assembly has approved his legislation that would build on efforts to safeguard students from sexual misconduct and violence on California college campuses by adopting new requirements recommended in a California State Auditor report and by extending those rules to the University of California, California State University and community college systems.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced the California Assembly has approved his measure that would ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming.

“This legislation helps enhance economic stability and self-sufficiency among California’s first people while providing revenue and good-paying jobs for thousands of others across our state,” Sen. Dodd said.  “It’s a win for everyone and I thank my fellow lawmakers for their support.”

SACRAMENTO – Recognizing the economic and cultural significance of the California wine industry, which plays an important role in the Golden State’s iconic lifestyle and leads the world in quality and environmental sustainability, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, designates September as California Wine Month.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the California Assembly has approved his legislation that would build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today the California Assembly has approved his legislation that would help ensure continued operations of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit district by creating a voter-initiative process to extend critical sales-tax revenue.

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislature today approved a measure from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would grant power wheelchair users the right to have their own equipment repaired, eliminating delays that could leave them immobilized while reducing costs to one of California’s most vulnerable populations.

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa that would allow Native American tribes to play a larger role in conducting controlled burns, a proven wildfire prevention method, helping to safeguard the state.

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly today approved a measure from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would bolster merchant shipping industry safety while saving money by encouraging investment in new, state-of-the-art pilot vessels.