Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: industrial projects and commercial projects: tree removal and trimming.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill lets the California Department of Fish and Wildlife delegate tree‑taking permits to cities for commercial and industrial developments, adds new caps on how many trees can be taken, and changes removal rules so any tree can be removed with a permit. It also requires detailed surveys, mitigation or fee payments, and quarterly reporting by local governments. The measure was passed by the legislature but was vetoed by the governor.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 3386.). · Sep 12, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 18, 2025
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jul 16, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Apr 8, 2025

History

1. Jan 22, 2026Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
2. Oct 3, 2025Vetoed by Governor.
3. Oct 3, 2025Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
4. Sep 24, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
5. Sep 12, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 3386.).
6. Sep 12, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
7. Sep 11, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2921.).
8. Aug 29, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 29).
10. Aug 18, 2025In committee: Referred to suspense file.
11. Jul 21, 2025Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Jul 21, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (July 16).

The 12 most recent of 23 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Carrillo · sponsor

Bill text

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