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MA H3383
Relative to the position of poet laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/01/2022
03/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to create the position of poet laureate of the Commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the position of poet laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The governor will appoint the poet laureate biennially from a list of nominees submitted by a five-member poet laureate nominating committee. The poet laureate's role is to raise public awareness and appreciation of poetry, especially among schoolchildren. The poet laureate position is honorary, and the person appointed will not receive any remuneration or be considered a state official or employee.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (10)
Sarah Peake (D)*,
Mike Day (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3383 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3383.pdf |
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