(PMHD is challenging Assembly Bill 918)....Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District filed the challenge.

On December 12th, the California Superior Court heard the arguements on the demurrer filed against Pioneers memorial Healthcare District's petition challenging the Assembly Bill. The Court did not issue a ruling, but instead took the matter under submission where Judge Anderholt will further review the issues and arguement raised by both parties. Judge Anderholt's stay of dissolution remains in place at this time, which means PMHD will continue operations as usual. PMHD says they are committed to ensuring that the people of Imperial County have a say in the governance of their local healthcare.