Category: Bill Dodd

New California Bill Would Impose Limits on School Board Campaign Donations

February 22, 2023
Bill DoddNorthern CaliforniaRegional & State NewsRegional Newsschool board electionsSouthern CaliforniaState NewsUS
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A California legislator introduced a bill this month that would limit campaign contributions to school and community college board candidates as well as to those for special district offices such as water or electric authority boards. Senate Bill 328, introduced by state Sen. Bill Dodd (D-Napa), would cap individual contributions at $5,500 for a person,…

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California Bill Would Ban ‘Junk’ Fees for Hotels, Flights, Concert Tickets

February 21, 2023
Bill DoddCaliforniahidden feesjunk feesNancy SkinnerNorthern CaliforniaRegional & State NewsRegional NewsSouthern CaliforniaState NewsUSUS News
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California officials are taking aim at eliminating junk fees—or hidden costs—on goods and services following a national push by the Biden administration. State Attorney General Rob Bonta joined with Democratic state Sens. Bill Dodd (D-Napa) and Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) by sponsoring SB 478. “Prices advertised should be the price you pay. Plain and simple,” Bonta…

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