Senator Bill Dodd

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today upon the inauguration of the 46th president, Joe Biden, and the nation’s first woman vice president, Kamala Harris:

SACRAMENTO – With the release of a new study showing low-income Californians are struggling to afford drinking water, especially amid economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced legislation today to provide financial assistance to customers who can’t pay their water bills and to prevent service disconnections.

FAIRFIELD – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, commended Fairfield and Vacaville police officers today for their handling of an 18-hour-long, armed standoff that ended peacefully with the arrest of a man accused of threatening his parents with a knife.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today regarding the impeachment of President Donald Trump on a charge that he incited an insurrection Jan. 6 when encouraged his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol:

“The president must be held accountable for this outrageous attack on our democratic system of government,” Sen. Dodd said. “Impeachment was the appropriate response to this unconscionable act. It sends a strong message that the American people will not allow anyone, even the president, to undermine our republic.”

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SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today to protect employees of contractors by ensuring compliance with California workers’ compensation laws.

“While many do the right thing, too often we have seen contractors who do not carry workers’ compensation insurance,” Sen. Bill Dodd said. “My bill will eliminate barriers to coverage so we can protect those employees who might be injured on the job.”

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today to improve the reliability of California’s electricity grid, preventing rolling blackouts such as those that left hundreds of thousands of residents without power during summer and fall heatwaves.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today after the release of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2021-22 budget, which supports essential services such as public schools and wildfire protection while funding Covid-19 pandemic assistance to help California rebuild its economy.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced legislation to promote the research and development of new technology to prevent and respond to California’s ever-increasing wildfires.

“The escalating frequency and devastation caused by wildfires demands that we seek out emerging technology to address this urgent threat,” Sen. Dodd said. “My proposal will help develop advancements and tap innovation from the public and private sectors. It will allow us to work smarter to protect life and property.”

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today issued the following statement on the violent takeover of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives by supporters of President Donald Trump:

“This chaos at the U.S. Capitol is a result of Donald Trump’s unconscionable rhetoric and efforts to undermine our democracy,” said Sen. Dodd said. “It is an unprecedented attack on American values, our representatives and our fair election process. It simply cannot be allowed to stand.”

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SONOMA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will host a virtual town hall Jan. 12 with the latest updates from California’s schools chief, Superintendent Tony Thurmond, and public health experts, on the coronavirus pandemic and the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Panelists will take live and submitted questions.

Who: Sen. Dodd; Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of schools.

What: Virtual Town Hall: Covid-19 Vaccinations, Schools & Public Health

When: 6 p.m., Jan. 12, 2021