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SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced his legislation has advanced that would build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of 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 his legislation has advanced that would help ensure electrical utilities are pursuing the fastest and most cost-effective infrastructure improvements, safeguarding the public from future wildfires and saving money for ratepayers forced to cover the cost of more expensive repairs.

 
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to protect California restaurant patrons from hidden fees, by tailoring upfront disclosure requirements to the food services industry.
 

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson:

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislature today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to protect California restaurant patrons from hidden fees, by tailoring upfront disclosure requirements to the food services industry. Senate Bill 1524 now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for a signature.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding the passage of California’s 2024 state budget: “Difficult decisions were required to close this year’s budget deficit but we now have a sensible plan that is balanced and protects priorities for California working families,” Sen. Dodd said. “We reached this point in large part because of past fiscal prudence which has enabled us to continue to deliver essential services and make investments in the future.

SACRAMENTO – El Senador Bill Dodd, Demócrata por Napa, anunció hoy que ha avanzado su legislación que otorgaría a los usuarios de sillas de ruedas eléctricas el derecho a que se repare su propio equipo, eliminando demoras que podrían dejarlos inmovilizados y al mismo tiempo reduciría los costos para una de las poblaciones más vulnerables de California.

SACRAMENTO – El Senador Bill Dodd, Demócrata por Napa, presentó hoy una legislación que continuaría con la importante innovación en seguridad contra incendios forestales proveniente de la Oficina de Investigación y Desarrollo de Tecnología contra Incendios Forestales del estado al levantar una próxima fecha de vencimiento en la oficina y convertirla en un elemento permanente bajo la agencia Cal Fire.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today 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.

“Unfortunately, our current financial elder abuse statute is not as clear as it should be on what steps a bank or credit union should take to protect against senior scams,” Sen. Dodd said. “My bill will help protect seniors by enacting a comprehensive, up-front scam prevention policy for California banks and credit unions.”

SACRAMENTO – Legislation advanced today from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would continue the significant wildfire safety innovation coming from the state’s Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development by lifting an upcoming sunset date on the office and making it a permanent fixture under Cal Fire.