Bills

SB 901: California Poet Laureate.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-21: From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 20.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Enacted

Version:

Existing law establishes the Arts Council and sets forth the duties of the council in promoting the arts in the state. Existing law establishes the position of California Poet Laureate, who is appointed for a specified term by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate from a list of nominees garnered by the council through a specified process, and who performs prescribed duties.

This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to provisions concerning the nomination and appointment of the California Poet Laureate.

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