California Code, Government Code - GOV § 8761

The Arts Council may establish an appropriate stipend for the California Poet Laureate and shall provide for the payment of the poet laureate's expenses incurred in fulfilling his or her responsibilities as set forth in this chapter and as established by the council.  Additionally, the council may make available other funds for activities that the council and the California Poet Laureate mutually agree to undertake, including, but not limited to, the lease of facilities for readings and the acquiring of insurance therefor, and other similar activities.