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AB 1663: Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: removal: trimming.
What AB 1663 does, verified August 25, 2026
The bill aims to protect the western joshua tree by prohibiting the import, export, and trade of the tree within the state. It allows the department of fish and wildlife to permit the taking of the tree under specified conditions, which may include paying fees instead of implementing measures to mitigate impacts. A single-family residence located within a parcel that has been continuously owned by the same person since before July 10, 2023, is exempt from the protection. The parcel owner must comply with local ordinances regarding western joshua trees as they existed on that date.
Bill journey
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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 21, 2026 | Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13). |