Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: removal: 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. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

AB 1663, the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, deals with how Western Joshua trees may be removed or trimmed. It affects the trees themselves and any landowners or agencies that manage them, aiming to protect the species. The measure has cleared the House and is moving to the next committee.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6848.). · Aug 30, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
2. May 21, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0. Page 5191.)
3. May 21, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 28, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 23).
10. Mar 17, 2026Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
11. Mar 16, 2026Referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
12. Mar 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Greg Wallis (R) · sponsor
• Wallis

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