Assembly BillPassed both housesFish and Game
AB 1663: Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: removal: trimming.
What AB 1663 does, verified September 11, 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.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m. (2026-09-09)Alert me
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| Sep. 09, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m. |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 27, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |