BILL · 2007–08 SESSION
SB 5649: Poet laureate program
Establishing the poet laureate program.
Summary
- Requires the Washington state arts commission to establish and administer the poet laureate program. The poet laureate shall engage in activities to promote and encourage poetry within the state, including but not limited to readings, workshops, lectures, or presentations for Washington educational institutions and communities in geographically diverse areas over a two-year term.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 26, 2007
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Rodney Tom (D-48)
- Introduced
- January 26, 2007 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 14, 2008
- Companion bill
- HB 1279
AN ACT Relating to the state poet laureate;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Rodney Tom (D-48)
7 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
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