Establishes a poet laureate for Massachusetts, appointed by the governor from nominees selected by a committee.

The bill creates a poet laureate position for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, appointed by the governor from a list of nominees submitted by a nominating committee. The committee consists of five members, including the speaker of the house, the senate president, and two members appointed by the governor. The poet laureate shall serve for two years and aim to enhance appreciation of poetry among residents, especially school children. The Massachusetts Center for the Book may establish a stipend for the poet laureate.

Establishes a poet laureate for Massachusetts, appointed by the governor from nominees selected by a committee.

The bill creates a poet laureate position for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, appointed by the governor from a list of nominees submitted by a nominating committee. The committee consists of five members, including the speaker of the house, the senate president, and two members appointed by the governor. The poet laureate shall serve for two years and aim to enhance appreciation of poetry among residents, especially school children. The Massachusetts Center for the Book may establish a stipend for the poet laureate.