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D Pennsylvania Senate · District 42 On the 2026 ballot

Sen. Wayne Fontana

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Total votes
2,166
all sessions
Attendance
100%
6 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
98%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
3,288
bills & resolutions
Higher than 94% of chamber peers
Committees
4
assignments
Biography

About Sen. Wayne Fontana

Sen. serving Pennsylvania District 42. Member of the Democratic party. Has been in office 21 years · 2 months. Serves on 4 committees, including Law and Justice, Community, Economic and Recreational Development and Finance.

Sworn in
Jun 14, 2005
21 years · 2 months
Closest ally
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Top topic
Budget & Taxes
69 votes tracked
Voting record · by topic

How Wayne votes, broken down

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Budget & Taxes 45% / 55%
18 support · 22 oppose
Healthcare 24% / 76%
4 support · 13 oppose
Energy 67% / 33%
4 support · 2 oppose
Technology 20% / 80%
1 support · 4 oppose
Housing 70% / 30%
7 support · 3 oppose
Labor & Employment 83% / 17%
10 support · 2 oppose
Criminal Justice 50% / 50%
7 support · 7 oppose
Veterans 0% / 100%
0 support · 2 oppose
Environment 75% / 25%
9 support · 3 oppose
Transportation 29% / 71%
5 support · 12 oppose
Education 100% / 0%
4 support · 0 oppose
Immigration 100% / 0%
2 support · 0 oppose
Last activity

Recent legislative activity

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SB 1443An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in wiretapping and electronic surveillance, further providing for exceptions to prohibition of interception and disclosure of communications. in committee
2 weeks ago
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SR 358A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Suicide Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania. in committee
2 weeks ago
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SR 357A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "National Preparedness Month" in Pennsylvania. in committee
3 weeks ago
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SB 1438An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for Green Star Family plate. in committee
3 weeks ago
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SB 1426An Act designating the interchange of Interstate 81 with State Route 4007, known as Exit 119, on the border of Cass Township and Butler Township, Schuylkill County, as the PSP Trooper Michael E. Pahira, Jr. Memorial Interchange. in committee
1 month ago
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SB 1428An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for veteran plates and placard, for special plates for recipients of Purple Heart, repealing provisions relating to special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors, further providing for special plates for veterans of Korean War, for special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War, for Pennsylvania monument registration plate, for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for recipients of Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, repealing provisions relating to special plates for World War II veterans and further providing for special plates for individuals in the service of the United States Merchant Marine, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for special motorcycle plates related to veterans, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Inherent Resolve veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for Afghanistan and Iraq veterans plate, for special plates for veterans, for special plates for current members of the armed forces of the United States, for Gold Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Silver Star, for special plates for United States military airborne units, for Blue Star Family plate, for special plates for recipients of Air Medal, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star, for special plates for recipients of Bronze Star for Valor, for special plates for recipients of Soldier's Medal, for special plates for recipients of Presidential Service Badge, for special plates for recipients of Legion of Merit, for special plates for recipients of Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal, for special plates for recipients of Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross, for special plates for recipients of Combat Action Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Action Medal or Combat Medical Badge and for special plates for veterans of an ally foreign country. in committee
1 month ago
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SB 992An Act amending the act of December 4, 1996 (P.L.911, No.147), known as the Telemarketer Registration Act, further providing for definitions, for registration requirement, for unlawful acts and penalties, for blocking of caller identification and other telemarketing screening products or services prohibited, for unwanted telephone solicitation calls prohibited, for violations and for investigation. signed
1 month ago
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SB 130An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits. signed
1 month ago
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SB 779An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties. signed
1 month ago
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SB 331An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Cosmetology Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact. signed
1 month ago