Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: relocation.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds rules to the Fish and Game Code that forbid importing, exporting, selling, or taking western Joshua trees unless a state permit is obtained. Permit holders must avoid, lessen, and offset any impact, can pay set fees, or may relocate up to ten trees per parcel within 2.5 km following state‑approved guidelines. Counties and cities can also issue permits for residential and public‑works projects under strict limits and reporting requirements.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4418.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jul 1, 2026
• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 11, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on W., P., & W.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 22, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 20, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
10. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3981.) (April 21).
12. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 21.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R) · sponsor
• Ochoa Bogh

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