Establishes the position of poet laureate for Massachusetts, detailing the nomination and appointment process.

This bill creates the position of poet laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes a nominating committee to review nominations and select three nominees to submit to the governor. The governor then appoints the poet laureate, who serves a two-year term. The poet laureate may receive remuneration through the Massachusetts Center for the Book. The bill also authorizes an appropriate stipend for the poet laureate and payment for expenses incurred in fulfilling their responsibilities.

Establishes the position of poet laureate for Massachusetts, detailing the nomination and appointment process.

This bill creates the position of poet laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes a nominating committee to review nominations and select three nominees to submit to the governor. The governor then appoints the poet laureate, who serves a two-year term. The poet laureate may receive remuneration through the Massachusetts Center for the Book. The bill also authorizes an appropriate stipend for the poet laureate and payment for expenses incurred in fulfilling their responsibilities.