Senator Bill Dodd

SACRAMENTO – Responding to threats to the nation’s free election process by followers of former President Donald Trump, the California Legislature today approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would ensure the state’s presidential electors cast ballots for candidates who win the popular vote and do not instead switch candidates or abstain from voting.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, said today’s informational hearing on California’s two competing sports-betting initiatives provided the public with a clear opportunity to receive an objective review of both measures from the state Legislative Analyst’s Office ahead of the Nov. 8 election. The hearing also allowed supporters and proponents of both measures, as well as members of the public to voice their positions.

ESPARTO – With seed money left to him by his grandmother 47 years ago, John Foster bought 200 bee hives and began producing honey on his Esparto farm. The one-man operation grew and today, Foster owns 35,000 hives and employs 60 workers.  In recognition of his success, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, has named Foster and his company B-Z Bee Pollination the Yolo County Small Business of the Year.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, formally recognized three Sonoma teenagers at the Capitol today for their heroic actions in saving the life of a friend who collapsed on a basketball court with a heart attack.

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly has approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would authorize the creation of mobile pharmacy vans to bring medication and counseling to California’s hard-to-reach communities, improving health for homeless people and many others who have inadequate access to care.

SACRAMENTO – The California Assembly today approved legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would provide food aid to low-income college students, ensuring the underserved population receives adequate nutrition to fulfill their educational goals.

“It’s no secret that going to college is expensive, but students shouldn’t have to starve to get a college education,” Sen. Dodd said. “Many students today are struggling to make ends meet and put food on the table. My bill addresses chronic hunger, helping more Californians achieve their educational and career goals.”

SONOMA – The iconic Swiss Hotel, a family-owned Sonoma Plaza restaurant and hotel that has been serving guests from around world for nearly a century, has been named Sonoma County Small Business of the Year by Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa.

SACRAMENTO – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will co-chair a joint informational hearing Wednesday on two competing November ballot initiatives that seek to legalize sports wagering – Propositions 26 and 27.

NAPA – With the growing threat of climate-driven wildfires and drought, Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced today he has secured $9 million for projects across Napa County to ramp up fire prevention, improve water delivery systems and also assist with after-school programs.

SACRAMENTO – Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will expand the ability of business associations and nonprofit groups to conduct online wine auctions, increasing fundraising potential and contributing to California’s economic recovery, has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.