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Wayne Fontana
PA Senate District 42
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 145Healthcare 100Criminal Justice & Policing 92Economy & Taxes 81Labor & Employment 69Education 66Social Services & Welfare 61Environment & Energy 47Civil Rights & Liberties 45Transportation & Infrastructure 36Housing 28Technology & Privacy 27Elections & Voting 20Agriculture 18Gun Policy 18Banking & Finance 17Veterans Affairs 17Defense & Military 15Other 13Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Immigration 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Senate District 42 current
Pennsylvania |
Democratic | Jun 14, 2005 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (414 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| SR 94 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of Law Enforcement. | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 731 — An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in pharmaceutical assistance for the elderly… | Yea | May 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 481 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in size, weight and load, further providing for permit for… | Nay | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 308 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 232 — An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fishing licenses, further providing for disabled veterans and… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 115 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 666 — An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for… | Nay | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 9 — An Act providing for sport activities in public institutions of higher education and public school entities to be expressly designated… | Nay | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 349 — An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 115 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 241 — An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, providing for… | Nay | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 94 — A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish the Task Force on Recruitment and Retention of Law Enforcement. | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 327 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in the State System of Higher… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 467 — An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 466 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 518 — An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Game Commission, further providing for… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 255 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for… | Yea | May 5, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 475 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in organization and jurisdiction of… | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 472 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization… | Nay | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 315 — An act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain… | Yea | Apr 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 96 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of… | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 347 — An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further… | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 185 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in lighting equipment, further providing for general… | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 92 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in criminal homicide, further providing for the… | Nay | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 253 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in personal income tax, further providing for… | Yea | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (19 as lead sponsor)
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SR 230
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A Resolution designating March 25, 2026, as "Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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SB 1143
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An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for employees having…
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SB 1087
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An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for electric vehicle road user…
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SB 265
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An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fantasy contests, further providing for prohibitions; in lottery, further…
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SB 307
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An Act amending the act of November 24, 2004 (P.L.1270, No.153), referred to as the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System Law, establishing the Pennsylvania Purple…
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SB 358
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An Act amending the act of November 24, 2004 (P.L.1270, No.153), referred to as the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System Law, establishing the Pennsylvania Green…
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SB 1072
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An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to operation of vehicles, further providing for…
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SB 256
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An Act providing for standards for carbon monoxide alarms in child care facilities; and imposing penalties.
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SB 1270
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An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging…
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SR 22
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A Resolution amending Senate Rule 14, further providing for committees.
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