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Authors Cervantes  
Subject California Poet Laureate.
Relating To relating to the California Poet Laureate.
Title An act to amend Section 8760 of the Government Code, relating to the California Poet Laureate.
Last Action Dt 2026-01-20
State Introduced
Status Pending Referral
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2026-01-21     From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 20.
2026-01-20     Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
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Introduced     2026-01-20
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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.