California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Senate Bill
SB 901: California Poet Laureate.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 901 is a senate bill introduced in the California Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: California Poet Laureate. Primary sponsor: Sabrina Cervantes (D). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Referred to Com. on RLS.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.
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.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to provisions concerning the nomination and appointment of the California Poet Laureate.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabrina Cervantes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Com. on RLS.
- From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 20.
- Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.