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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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| SB 993 — An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | Yea | Dec 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 972 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in corporate powers, further providing… | Yea | Dec 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1070 — An Act amending Title 58 (Oil and Gas) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in unconventional gas well fee, further providing for… | Yea | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 975 — An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) and 11 (Cities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in powers and duties… | Yea | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 971 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in auditors and accountants, further… | Yea | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 871 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in contracts, further providing for… | Yea | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 862 — An Act amending Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in vacancies in office, further… | Yea | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 848 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in organization of departmental… | Yea | Dec 8, 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 | Dec 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1332 — An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and for limitation on redevelopment assistance capital projects; and… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1421 — An Act providing for funding for certain State-aided universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, for… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1050 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 997 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor carrier safety, further providing for Motor Carrier… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 923 — 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 | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 439 — An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1030 — An Act designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 979 — An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in consolidated county assessment, further… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 858 — An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for county property contact… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1030 — An Act designating Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 995 — An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SR 128 — A Resolution encouraging the Department of Community and Economic Development to partner with the private sector and tourism promotion… | Yea | Nov 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1359 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program… | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1359 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program… | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1176 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in intestate succession, further… | Yea | Nov 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1058 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for… | Yea | Nov 18, 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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