S 2337 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a choreographer laureate of the commonwealth

This bill establishes an honorary "choreographer laureate" position in Massachusetts to celebrate and promote the state's dance community. The governor appoints a Massachusetts resident choreographer (from a list of three nominees selected by a committee of dance leaders) for a 4-year term, renewable once. The laureate's duties include elevating dance arts, choreographing for state events, and encouraging public participation, with no salary but $1,000 annual expense reimbursement. It directly affects choreographers with a proven body of work in Massachusetts and aims to strengthen the state's dance legacy through formal recognition.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 1, 2025
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
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1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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