Establishes the position of poet laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The bill creates the position of poet laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes a poet laureate nominating committee to review nominations and select three nominees to submit to the governor. The governor appoints the poet laureate from this list, who will serve for two years. The poet laureate aims to raise awareness of poetry among residents, especially school children. The Massachusetts Center for the Book may provide a stipend for the poet laureate.

Establishes the position of poet laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The bill creates the position of poet laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes a poet laureate nominating committee to review nominations and select three nominees to submit to the governor. The governor appoints the poet laureate from this list, who will serve for two years. The poet laureate aims to raise awareness of poetry among residents, especially school children. The Massachusetts Center for the Book may provide a stipend for the poet laureate.