An Act relative to the Office of the State Climatologist

This bill creates a permanent Office of the State Climatologist within the University of Massachusetts system. The office will gather climate data, conduct research, coordinate with federal climate agencies (like NOAA and USDA), and advise state/local governments on climate impacts. The state climatologist, appointed by the secretary for 5-year terms, will be funded by the executive office and must maintain public education and partnerships with academic institutions. It directly affects Massachusetts state government, universities, and climate researchers by establishing a dedicated state-level climate information hub.