Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: industrial projects and commercial projects: single-family residences: public works projects.

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

The measure concerns the protection of western Joshua trees when industrial, commercial, single‑family residence, and public‑works projects are planned or carried out. It would affect developers, homeowners and government agencies that oversee such projects, aiming to balance development with tree conservation.

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Vote

Urgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 75. Noes 0. Page 6931.). · Aug 30, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Environmental Quality Committee Hearing
  Environmental Quality · Jul 1, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Coms. on N.R. & W. and E.Q.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 67. Noes 0. Page 5258.)
3. May 22, 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 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 22, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 20).
10. Apr 20, 2026Re-referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
11. Apr 16, 2026Read second time and amended.
12. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on NAT. RES. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 14).

The 12 most recent of 19 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Juan Carrillo (D) · sponsor
• Carrillo

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