Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: life-sustaining services: take permit.

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 Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act proposes a permitting system for anyone who wants to take (remove) Western Joshua Trees, aiming to safeguard the ecological benefits these trees provide. It would affect landowners, developers, and any parties seeking to harvest or clear the trees. The measure seeks to balance use with conservation of the species and its habitat.

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Vote

April 21 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 4. Page 3981.) · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Apr 21, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water
  Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. Apr 23, 2026April 21 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 4. Page 3981.)
2. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
3. Apr 8, 2026April 14 hearing postponed by committee.
4. Apr 2, 2026Set for hearing April 14.
5. Mar 25, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
6. Feb 26, 2026Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
7. Feb 13, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 15.
8. Feb 12, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

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

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