Part ofWestern Joshua Tree Conservation Act →

AB 1663CALIFORNIASession 20252026

AB 1663 allows property owner agents to apply for Joshua tree permits and removes attestation requirements

Original title: Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: removal: trimming.

August 30, 2026

Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act environmental regulation land use wildlife conservation permitting WesternJoshuaTreeConservationAct removal trimming

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

4 versions on file

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Comparing 03/16/26 - Amended Assembly → 04/27/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

This change simplifies the administrative process for property owners and their representatives seeking to manage western Joshua trees on their land while expanding tribal authority regarding the trees.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

property owners

Property owners gain the ability to have agents manage the permit application process on their behalf.

California Native American tribes

Tribes may now include the purchase or sale of western Joshua trees in their memoranda of understanding with the state.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 1663 permits property owner agents to submit removal or trimming requests for western Joshua trees and eliminates the requirement for a signed attestation or certification in the permit application. The bill also expands the scope of tribal to include the purchase or sale of western Joshua trees for cultural purposes.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can my property manager apply for a Joshua tree removal permit on my behalf?

Yes, AB 1663 allows an agent of a property owner to submit the permit request and satisfy related requirements.

Do I still need to provide a signed attestation when applying for a permit?

No, this bill removes the requirement for a signed attestation or certification as part of the permit request.

Why It Matters

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Related Legislation

State Bill

California AB 1808 expands local authority to permit Western Joshua tree removal for commercial and public projects

AB 1808 allows cities to issue permits for the removal of Western Joshua trees for commercial and industrial projects and creates new fee-in-lieu opti

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Administrative Streamlining

The bill reflects a shift toward reducing administrative burdens for property owners by allowing agents to act on their behalf and removing certification requirements.

property owners Department of Fish and Wildlife

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Fish and Wildlife“The state agency responsible for issuing permits and managing Western Joshua tre”Map →

organizationCalifornia Native American tribes“Groups authorized to enter into agreements for the taking and possession of West”Map →

otherWestern Joshua Tree Conservation Act“The existing law governing the protection and management of western Joshua trees”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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