An Act relative to the position of poet laureate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

This bill establishes a formal poet laureate position for Massachusetts. The governor appoints a poet laureate every two years from three nominees selected by a committee composed of legislative leaders, governor appointees, and the Massachusetts Center for the Book. The poet laureate's duties include promoting poetry appreciation, especially among school children, and may receive a stipend funded by the Massachusetts Center for the Book. The position is procedural, creating a structured appointment process without altering existing laws or regulations.