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Senator Dodd’s Disaster Bills Advance Amid Continued Wildfire Losses

Senator Dodd’s Disaster Bills Advance Amid Continued Wildfire Losses

A cavalcade of disaster-related legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, moved closer to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk Wednesday as a wildfire continued to rage in Lake County, providing further proof that devastating fires in California are not letting up.

“To see this level of risk so early in the fire season is a sign that we must take appropriate steps to minimize loss of life and property,”…

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Emergency In-Home Supportive Services Bill Clears Key Committee

Emergency In-Home Supportive Services Bill Clears Key Committee

Legislation from Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will strengthen In-Home Supportive Services in the event of natural disasters resulting in emergency declarations cleared a key Senate committee Tuesday.

The bill, which was approved by members of the Senate Human Services Committee, comes in the wake of last year’s devastating wildfires and mudslides that exposed systematic shortcomings faced by…

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Garage Door Safety Bill Clears Key Committee

Garage Door Safety Bill Clears Key Committee

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PHOTOS ATTACHED (Senator Dodd and Cheryl Diehm)

VIDEO LINK: https://bit.ly/2Gv30yt (Interview and committee testimony)

Senator Bill Dodd’s proposal to improve public safety during power outages by requiring newly sold or installed garage door motors to be equipped with backup batteries on Tuesday cleared a key committee.

The bill comes in the wake of the devastating October…

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Eight Bills from Sen. Dodd Clear Appropriations, Head to full Senate

Eight Bills from Sen. Dodd Clear Appropriations, Head to full Senate

Eight bills from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, cleared the Senate Appropriations committee Friday and head to the full Senate next week for a vote.

“I’m proud to bring this legislation addressing a range of issues and concerns, both locally and statewide,” Senator Dodd said. “And I thank my fellow senators for advancing it after careful consideration.”

The following bills were taken off suspense…

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