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Dodd again to head Governmental Organization committee Sen. Bill Dodd FAIRFIELD — Sen. Bill Dodd has been reappointed as chairman of the committee that oversees matters of public safety emergencies and disaster response. The Senate Committee on Governmental Organization also handles such issues as horseracing, public gaming, tribal gaming contracts, the lottery, the National Guard, alcoholic beverages, and legislation permitting the use of state-controlled lands. “It’s a great privilege to continue my leadership role on a committee that is charged with shaping policy in so many vital ar...

Dodd reappointed to lead key committee State Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, was reappointed to the chair of the Senate Governmental Organization Committee, which oversees a wide array of important policy areas — from emergency services to alcoholic beverage laws. “It’s a great privilege to continue my leadership role on a committee that is charged with shaping policy in so many vital areas,” Dodd said. “Recent wildfires across the state make oversight of disaster services policy absolutely critical. And of course, California’s dominance in the wine and craft beer industries makes legisla...