Senator Bill Dodd

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has approved legislation 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.

SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would help provide food aid to low-income college students, ensuring the underserved population receives adequate nutrition to fulfill their educational goals.

SACRAMENTO – The California Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to improve liability coverage for California motorists, protecting people injured in crashes as well those who might be exposed to paying higher medical and vehicle repair bills.

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, to protect employees of contractors by ensuring compliance with state workers’ compensation laws.

SACRAMENTO – As wildfire season continued to unfold today with a string of blazes across California, the state Assembly approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would enhance wildfire prevention through implementation of a $20 million prescribed fire claims fund.

SACRAMENTO – The Legislature has approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would add electromagnetic pulse attacks to the grounds for which a California governor may declare a state of emergency, ensuring the quick deployment of resources to any natural or made-made strike that threatens critical infrastructure.

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has approved a proposal from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would address the effects of climate change, including sea-level rise and wildfire, through creation of local resilience districts to undertake and promote conservation efforts.

SACRAMENTO – As California hits peak wildfire season, with multiple infernos across the state, the Legislature has approved a measure from Sen. Bill, D-Napa, that would encourage creation of defensible space, protecting life and property from future conflagrations.

SACRAMENTO – A plethora of bills from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, advanced today to the Assembly floor, setting up voting that will send them to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk and continue the senator’s track record of being one of California’s most effective legislators.

“These bills are all about improving people’s lives, whether it’s expanding broadband access or protecting our communities from wildfire,” Sen. Dodd said. “It’s my great privilege to work on behalf of the people of this state. And I appreciate the support of my Assembly colleagues.”