Establishes the position of California Poet Laureate, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

The bill establishes the position of California Poet Laureate, who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The California Arts Council will provide a list of three nominees, selected through a nomination process involving literary experts. The poet laureate must have resided in California for at least 10 years, have a significant body of published work, and be widely considered a poet of stature. The poet laureate serves a term of two years and may not serve more than two terms.

Establishes the position of California Poet Laureate, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.

The bill establishes the position of California Poet Laureate, who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The California Arts Council will provide a list of three nominees, selected through a nomination process involving literary experts. The poet laureate must have resided in California for at least 10 years, have a significant body of published work, and be widely considered a poet of stature. The poet laureate serves a term of two years and may not serve more than two terms.