Legislation and Advocacy

Mayers Memorial Hospital District wants you to be informed about legislation that affects healthcare and our rural communities. You can stay up to date by visiting our website for updated information. 

Here's a snapshot of what is currently happening in Sacramento:

The State Legislature adjourned for their month long summer recess on June 30 after a week of marathon policy committee hearings. July 1 was the deadline for policy committees to meet and hear policy bills. When they return August 1st, they will have one month to consider the financial implications of bills and hold floor votes. They adjourn the session on August 31st. 

Some Bills we are following: 

AB1300(Ridley-Thomas) Support

Specifies that a trained Emergency room physician in non-designated hospitals, after conducting and assessment, have the authority to write and release individuals from a 72-hour involuntary hold.  Currently, there is no consistent statewide policy for the involuntary hold process.

 

Passed Full Assembly 1-27-16

Passed Senate Health Committee 6-30-16

Currently in Senate RLS

AB2024 (Wood) Support

Rural CA has 1 physician for every 3,500 people. ‪#‎AB2024 will bring more doctors & better access to care.

Passed Full Assembly 5-5-16

Passed Senate Health Committee 6-23-16

Currently in Senate Appropriations

Our California Legislators: 

Assemblyman Brian Dahle

Senator Ted Gaines

MMHD Advocacy and Legislation