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CA AB1663

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Wallis

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts single-family residence parcels from the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act if the property has been continuously owned by the same person since July 10, 2023 or earlier
  • Defines "continuously owned by the same person" to include subsequent owners who obtained the property through gift or inheritance without consideration
  • Requires exempt parcel owners to comply with local western Joshua tree ordinances as they existed on July 10, 2023
  • Amends the Fish and Game Code by adding Section 1928 to create this residential exemption from protections prohibiting take, possession, or sale of western Joshua trees

Legislative Description

Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: single-family residence: exemption.

Last Action

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Water, Parks and Wildlife3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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