Senator Bill Dodd

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today announced new legislation to ensure California plans for continuous electricity during wildfire-driven power outages without relying on fossil fuel-powered backup generation.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, was reappointed today to the chair of the powerful Senate Governmental Organization committee, which oversees a wide array of important policy areas – from emergency services to alcoholic beverage laws.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, a longtime advocate for people with disabilities and author of a law this year to protect nursing home residents from coronavirus by allowing them to receive care in their homes, was recognized for his legislative leadership by Disability Rights California.

SACRAMENTO – With increased national attention on the manipulation of the Electoral College system, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, today proposed new legislation for California that would ensure the state’s presidential electors cast ballots for candidates who won the popular vote and do not instead switch candidates or abstain from voting.

SACRAMENTO –Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced legislation today to extend a pilot program in Napa and San Bernardino counties that helps prevent urban sprawl and protects natural resources.

“This bill ensures Napa County focuses its new construction in city centers and transportation corridors, preserving agricultural land and open space,” Sen. Dodd said. “It’s a commonsense measure that will extend necessary services while reducing the need for new wells or septic systems.”

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today his new legislation to get food aid to low-income college students, ensuring the underserved population has adequate food and nutrition.

“Unfortunately, chronic hunger is far too common on our campuses today,” said Sen. Dodd. “My bill puts food on the table for those who are struggling, helping more Californians achieve their educational and career goals. It’s no secret that going to college is expensive, but students shouldn’t have to starve to advance their education.”

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, was sworn in to office today after winning his second four-year term and announced new legislation to improve conditions in California during wildfire-related utility power shutoffs such as those this fall from PG&E.

NAPA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s unveiling of his Master Plan for Early Learning and Care: California for All Kids, which helps families dealing with additional childcare demands of the COVID-19 pandemic while incorporating Sen. Dodd’s ideas on transitional kindergarten and other improvements for early childhood education.

SONOMA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will host a virtual town hall Dec. 8 with guests Alastair Mactaggart, founder of Californians for Consumer Privacy and sponsor of Proposition 24, the recently passed ballot measure expanding consumer rights, and Aza Raskin, an ex-Silicon Valley designer who was featured in the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, on the future of data privacy in our state.

NAPA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, issued the following statement today in response to the election victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris:

“America has chosen unity over division and healing instead of more pain,” Sen. Dodd said. “The new administration will be a better partner to improve our pandemic response and build back our economy. I've worked with Kamala Harris for years and know she's the right person for the job. She and Joe Biden will be a huge asset to our state and nation.”

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