Noel Frame
Senator
· Democrat
· District 36
· most recent term 2025–26
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110
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
1,094
Bills co-sponsored
7,123
Recorded votes
0.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2723 2015–16 |
IT sales to gaming companiesClarifies that the prohibition on knowingly transmitting or receiving gambling information through the use of the Internet or certain other means does not apply to businesses located in Washington State that provide certain... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2736 2015–16 |
Governor appointments/genderEncourages the Governor to prioritize gender equality in gubernatorial appointments and reappointments to state boards, commissions, councils, and similar entities. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2737 2015–16 |
Criminal history/employmentRequires the department of labor and industries, the department of social and health services, the department of revenue, and the employment security department to require a criminal history record check for conviction records... | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2769 2015–16 |
CTC bachelor degrees pilotCreates a pilot program for the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (State Board) to select up to five community or technical colleges to offer bachelor degrees in high-demand fields of study. | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2804 2015–16 |
Contracted highway workersExpands the scope of highway workers killed or totally disabled in the line of duty whose children and spouses qualify for tuition waivers, to include highway workers employed by a general contractor or subcontractor, on a... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2805 2015–16 |
Firefighter hazard. exposureRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to begin rule-making to require the reporting of all hazardous exposures suffered by firefighters in the course of employment. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2811 2015–16 |
Landlord-tenant provisionsRequires residential landlords to notify prospective tenants as to whether "comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports" will be accepted, and defines this and other related terms. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2820 2015–16 |
Comm. & tech. college accessCreates the Washington Promise Program (Promise) to provide free community or technical college (CTC) tuition and fees to eligible students enrolled in an eligible program. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2825 2015–16 |
Disabled student servicesRequires the Council of Presidents to convene a work group to develop a plan for removing obstacles for students with disabilities transferring between institutions of higher education. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2836 2015–16 |
Firearm liability insuranceProhibits a person from purchasing a firearm unless, at the time of the purchase, he or she presents to the seller proof that he or she is covered by a qualified liability insurance policy. Prohibits a person from selling a... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2837 2015–16 |
School class size task forceEstablishes the Legislative Task Force on Common School Class Size in School Districts with More Than 45,000 Students (task force). | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2844 2015–16 |
Responsible bidder criteriaRequires training in public works and prevailing wage to be a responsible bidder on public works. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2845 2015–16 |
Prevailing wage law recoveryProvides that the time period for recovery of wages owed to a worker affected by a prevailing wage determination is tolled from the time the determination request is filed until the determination is final. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2846 2015–16 |
Apprenticeship utilizationProvides that noncompliance with apprenticeship utilization requirements is one of the violations that count towards debarring a contractor from bidding on public works. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2848 2015–16 |
Corps. & money in politicsRequesting the state congressional delegation to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution regarding campaign finance law reform. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2851 2015–16 |
School director compensationIncreases the maximum allowable compensation for school board directors from $4,800 per year to an amount equaling 50 percent of the annual salary of a beginning certificated teacher in the applicable district. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2868 2015–16 |
Career & tech. ed. materialsAddresses career and technical education materials, supplies, and operating costs. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2881 2015–16 |
Educator shortageEstablishes the Teacher Shortage Conditional Grant program for certain students completing teacher preparation programs who commit to obtaining an endorsement in a subject or geographic endorsement shortage area and teaching... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2893 2015–16 |
Invol. treatment determs.Revises the involuntary treatment act with regard to initial detention determinations. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2907 2015–16 |
Officer use of deadly forceModifies the legally permissible uses of deadly force by officers. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2955 2015–16 |
Free to finish college prog.Creates the Washington Free to Finish College program (Program), which offers grant awards to cover the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students who are 15 credits or less away from completing a postsecondary education... | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2956 2015–16 |
Technology in transportationCreates a task force on information technology (IT) in transportation, which is charged with assisting policymakers, businesses, and the public to prepare for and develop a transportation system that accommodates an array of... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2964 2015–16 |
Reduced-price lunch copaysEliminates lunch copays for students who qualify for reduced-price lunches under the National School Lunch Program. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2968 2015–16 |
Kindergarten, K-3 class sizeDeclares legislative intent to provide $1 billion in fiscal years 2016-2025 to help finance school facilities that support state-funded, all-day kindergarten and kindergarten through third grade class size reduction by... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2990 2015–16 |
Extracted fuel use taxNarrows the use tax exemption for extracted fuel. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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