2015 House Bill 4763

Authorize state poet laureate

Introduced in the House

July 14, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Roberts (D-18)

To authorize the appointment by each governor of a state poet laureate, who would serve at the pleasure of the governor (meaning the governor could withdraw the appointment at any time). The bill authorizes no compensation, but does allow government money to be used to reimburse the individual’s travel expenses. The bill has 41 cosponsors from both parties.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations