California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 1063 — Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: life-sustaining services: take permit.

Last action — April 21 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 4. Page 3981.)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled -6% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act prohibits any person or public agency from importing into the state, exporting out of the state, or taking, possessing, purchasing, or selling within the state, a western Joshua tree or any part or product of the tree, except as specified. The act authorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to permit the taking of a western Joshua tree if specified conditions are met, including, but not limited to, that the permittee mitigates all impacts to, and taking of, the western Joshua tree through measures that are roughly proportional in extent to the authorized taking of the western Joshua tree. The act authorizes, in lieu of completing the mitigation measures, a permittee to elect to satisfy the mitigation obligation by paying fees pursuant to a specified fee schedule, as provided. This bill would authorize the department to permit the taking of a western Joshua tree without payment of fees or other mitigation upon demonstration to the department that the taking of a western Joshua tree is related to the maintenance, operation, or construction of a life-sustaining service connection to a single-family residence or multifamily residence, including distribution infrastructure, as specified. The bill would require the department to grant or deny that permit within 30 days of a request, or within 10 days of a request to address a threat to health or safety. The bill would allow the permittee 60 days to complete the taking authorized by that permit and the department may extend this 60-day period at its discretion.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. April 21 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 2. Noes 4. Page 3981.)

  2. Set for hearing April 21.

  3. April 14 hearing postponed by committee.

  4. Set for hearing April 14.

  5. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.

  6. Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.

  7. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 15.

  8. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Ochoa Bogh · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Ochoa Bogh

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Failed 2 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 2000
Democratic 0401
Total 2401
% of votes cast 29%57%0%14%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Allen, Benjamin Democratic Not Voting
Becker, Josh Democratic Nay
Cabaldon, Christopher Democratic Nay
Laird, John Democratic Nay
Stern, Henry I. Democratic Nay
Grove, Shannon Republican Yea
Seyarto, Kelly Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1063 do?
The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act prohibits any person or public agency from importing into the state, exporting out of the state, or taking, possessing, purchasing, or selling within the state, a western Joshua tree or any part or product of the tree, except as specified. The act authorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to permit the taking of a western Joshua tree if specified conditions are met, including, but not limited to, that the permittee mitigates all impacts to, and taking of, the western Joshua tree through measures that are roughly proportional in extent to the authorized taking of the western Joshua tree. The act authorizes, in lieu of completing the mitigation measures, a permittee to elect to satisfy the mitigation obligation by paying fees pursuant to a specified fee schedule, as provided. This bill would authorize the department to permit the taking of a western Joshua tree without payment of fees or other mitigation upon demonstration to the department that the taking of a western Joshua tree is related to the maintenance, operation, or construction of a life-sustaining service connection to a single-family residence or multifamily residence, including distribution infrastructure, as specified. The bill would require the department to grant or deny that permit within 30 days of a request, or within 10 days of a request to address a threat to health or safety. The bill would allow the permittee 60 days to complete the taking authorized by that permit and the department may extend this 60-day period at its discretion.
Who sponsors SB 1063?
SB 1063 is sponsored by Ochoa Bogh.
What is the current status of SB 1063?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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