HB 213-FN (2010): requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.

Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“HB 213-FN (2010): requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/bill/2010/hb213. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). HB 213-FN (2010): requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system. Retrieved 24 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/bill/2010/hb213
Chicago
Granite Record. “HB 213-FN (2010): requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.” Accessed 24 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/bill/2010/hb213.
BibTeX
@misc{bill-2010-hb213, title = {HB 213-FN (2010): requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2010/hb213}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }

HB 213-FN (2010)

requiring the bureau of emergency communications to develop and maintain a statewide emergency notification system.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Science, Technology and Energy
  • Senate committee: Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 271

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Science, Technology and Energy committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2009. The committee held work sessions on February 3, 2009 and February 10, 2009. The committee met in executive session on February 19, 2009 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on May 5, 2009, May 13, 2009 and October 9, 2009. The committee met in executive session on October 9, 2009 and October 28, 2009. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2453h). The committee's amendment (2453h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2010-0038h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 13, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On January 13, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 318–3. On January 13, 2010 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held work sessions on January 27, 2010 and February 2, 2010. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2010 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 22–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0497h). The bill was taken off the consent calendar on February 10, 2010. On February 10, 2010 the House adopted “Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar”. The committee's amendment (0497h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 17, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On February 17, 2010 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 3, 2010 and was referred to the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 13, 2010. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 28, 2010 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. DeVries. On May 5, 2010 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. DeVries. The committee's amendment (1561s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 5, 2010, changing the text of the bill. On May 5, 2010 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 19, 2010 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1561s (Reps Kaen & M.Smith)” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 2, 2010 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 7, 2010, making it Chapter 271 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2009, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 3, 2009, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 10, 2009, 9:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • February 19, 2009, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • May 5, 2009, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 307
  • May 13, 2009, 1:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 9, 2009, 1:30 PM: full committee work session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 9, 2009, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy, LOB 304
  • October 28, 2009: executive session, House Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 27, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • February 2, 2010, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • February 4, 2010, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Finance, LOB 210-211
  • April 13, 2010, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection, LOB 102

Votes

  • January 13, 2010, House: OTP/AM 2453H AND 0038H — yeas 318, nays 3, passed
  • February 17, 2010, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0497h — voice vote, passed
  • April 28, 2010, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2010, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2010, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1561s — voice vote, passed
  • May 19, 2010, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1561s (Reps Kaen & M.Smith) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Science, Technology and Energy
  • January 27, 2009: Public Hearing: 1/27/2009 1:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 3, 2009: Full Committee Work Session: 2/3/2009 9:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 4, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/4/2009 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 5, 2009: ===CANCELLED=== Work Session: 2/5/2009 2:00 PM LOB 304
  • February 10, 2009: Full Committee Work Session: 2/10/2009 9:00 AM LOB 304
  • February 19, 2009: Executive Session: 2/19/2009 11:00 AM LOB 304 (Orig 1:00 PM)
  • February 26, 2009: Retained in Committee
  • May 5, 2009: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 5/5/2009 11:00 AM LOB 307
  • May 13, 2009: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 5/13/2009 1:30 PM LOB 304
  • October 9, 2009: Retained Bill - Full Committee Work Session: 10/9/2009 1:30 PM LOB 304
  • October 9, 2009: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/9/2009 2:30 PM LOB 304
  • October 28, 2009: Retained Bill - Continued Executive Session: 10/28/2009 LOB 304 1:00 PM or Immediately After Session
  • November 2, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2453h for Jan 6 RC (vote 17-0)
  • November 2, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #2453h
  • January 6, 2010: Special Ordered to Next Session Date in Regular Calendar Order
  • January 13, 2010: Amendment #2453h Adopted, VV
  • January 13, 2010: Floor Amendment #2010-0038h (Rep Kaen) Adopted, VV
  • January 13, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendments #2453h and #0038h: MA RC 318-3
  • January 13, 2010: Referred to Finance
  • January 27, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 1/27/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 2, 2010: Full Committee Work Session: 2/2/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 4, 2010: Executive Session: 2/4/2010 10:00 AM LOB 210-211
  • February 4, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0497h for Feb 10 CC (vote 22-0)
  • February 4, 2010: Proposed Committee Amendment #0497h
  • February 10, 2010: Removed from Consent Calendar (Rep Vaillancourt)
  • February 10, 2010: Special Ordered to Regular Place in Feb 17 Consent Calendar: MA Without Objection
  • February 17, 2010: Amendment #0497h Adopted, VV
  • February 17, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0497h: MA VV
  • March 3, 2010: Introduced and Referred to Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection
  • April 13, 2010: Hearing: April 13, 2010, Room 102, LOB, 8:30 a.m.; SC15
  • April 22, 2010: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1561s, 4/28/10; SC17
  • April 28, 2010: Committee Amendment 1561s, Not Voted On
  • April 28, 2010: Sen. DeVries Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • May 5, 2010: Sen. DeVries Moved Remove From Table, MA VV
  • May 5, 2010: Committee Amendment 1561s, AA, VV
  • May 5, 2010: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1561s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 5, 2010: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • May 19, 2010: House Concurs with Senate AM #1561s (Reps Kaen & M.Smith): MA VV
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • June 2, 2010: Enrolled
  • July 7, 2010: Signed by the Governor 07/07/2010; Effective 08/06/2010; Chapter 0271

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court