SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 10 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

SACRAMENTO, CA - Last week, Assembly Bill 1811 passed the California Legislature on a strong bipartisan vote and went to the Governor's Desk to await his signature. Assemblymember Rogers (D-Santa Rosa) introduced this legislation in partnership with the Association of California Healthcare Districts and the Rural County Representatives of California to support rural, medically underserved, and low-income areas across the state.

"The growing lack of access to affordable health care is being felt throughout the state but it is exasperated in rural and low-income areas," said Assemblymember Rogers. "AB 1811 will ensure that curr...