2008 Senate Bill 1229

Authorize state poet laureate

Introduced in the Senate

March 20, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To authorize the appointment by the 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.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism