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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 49 — An Act establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis… | Yea | Oct 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 418 — An Act amending Titles 16 (Counties) and 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in district attorney… | Yea | Oct 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 73 — An Act amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State lottery, further providing for… | Yea | Oct 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1040 — An Act authorizing the State Treasurer to waive interest on budgetary impasse investment loans. | Nay | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 432 — 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 | Oct 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1040 — An Act authorizing the State Treasurer to waive interest on budgetary impasse investment loans. | Nay | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1405 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 955 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for mental health… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 914 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring scrap processors and recycling facility… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 414 — An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, enacting the Uniform… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 18 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in incapacitated persons, further… | Yea | Oct 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 914 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring scrap processors and recycling facility… | Yea | Oct 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 784 — An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for flags made in America. | Yea | Oct 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 432 — 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 | Oct 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 952 — An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for… | Nay | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 952 — An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for… | Nay | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 952 — An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for… | Nay | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 952 — An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for… | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 713 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in lighting equipment, further providing for use and display… | Nay | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 381 — An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in public safety, prohibiting certain animal… | Yea | Sep 10, 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 | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 65 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for schedule of… | Yea | Sep 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 922 — An Act amending the act of January 28, 1988 (P.L.24, No.11), known as the Private Academic Schools Act, further providing for application… | Nay | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 114 — An Act amending the act of June 9, 1997 (P.L.169, No.14), known as the Nurse Aide Resident Abuse Prevention Training Act, providing for… | Nay | Sep 9, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 460 — An Act amending the act of December 30, 1974 (P.L.1072, No.347), referred to as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor Disability Procedure… | Yea | Sep 9, 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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