Sen. Wayne Fontana
Democratic Pennsylvania Senate · District 42 · Pennsylvania
-0.850Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#14 of 50Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
98.2%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
503Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2005-06-14 · fontana@pasenate.com · legis.state.pa.us/…/Senate_bio.cfm?id=1041 · legis.state.pa.us/…/senators_alpha.cfm · palegis.us/…/sen-fontana · senatorfontana.com · Open States ID b93e4f38-764f-4e95-bd51-4d40dba0aaa4
Capitol: Room 543, Main Capitol Senate Box 203042, Harrisburg, PA 17120 717-787-5300 · District: 1039 Brookline Blvd. Suite 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 412-344-2551
Where they sit in the Pennsylvania Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Pennsylvania Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Wayne Fontana. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Wayne Fontana.
Committees
- Community, Economic and Recreational Development
- Finance
- Law and Justice (democratic chair)
- Urban Affairs and Housing
Recent votes (latest 60 of 503 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | HB 1424 Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in local taxes, further providing for delegation of taxing powers and restrictions thereon. | Yea | Pass 12–1 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1299 ROBINSON AMENDMENT NO. A-4261 An Act providing for a tax credit for retrofitting residential high-rise structures with an automatic fire sprinkler system and associated monitoring or detection devices. | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 465 Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed 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 club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 853 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for notices of taxes; providing for removal of deceased spouse; further providing for installment payme | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 852 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of December 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, No.511), known as The Local Tax Enabling Act, in collection of delinquent taxes, further providing for collection of delinquent per capita, occupation, occupational | Yea | Pass 48–1 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 1035 Committee vote (Law & Justice): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, providing for compassionate access to medical marijuana. | Yea | Pass 11–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 330 Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of July 2, 2019 (P.L.366, No.56), known as the Sports Raffle Charities Act, further providing for athletic event drawing. | Nay | Pass 11–2 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 995 Committee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as Committed 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, further providing for prize limits. | Yea | Pass 13–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 478 FARRY AMENDMENT NO. A-4374 An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to em | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 1368 FINAL PASSAGE An Act prohibiting nudification applications from being offered on online application marketplaces; and prescribing penalties. | Yea | Pass 49–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 513 FINAL PASSAGE An Act Amending Title 76 (Weights, Measures and Standards) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for Pennsylvania State Coordinate System, for notation requirements and for duties of State Geospatial Coord | Yea | Pass 48–1 |
| 2026-09-28 | SB 980 YAW AMENDMENT NO. A-4350 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and p | Nay | Pass 27–22 |
| 2026-09-24 | SB 49 MOTION TO GO OVER An Act establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and | Yea | Pass 47–3 |
| 2026-09-24 | SB 49 MOTION TO GO OVER An Act establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and | Yea | Pass 43–7 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1646 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of June 19, 1931 (P.L.589, No.202), referred to as the Barbers' License Law, further providing for State Board of Barber Examiners. | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1102 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1862 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of | Yea | Pass 45–5 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 96 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, in sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseat | Yea | Pass 42–8 |
| 2026-07-12 | SR 216 MOTION TO TABLE HAYWOOD AMENDMENT NO. A-4195 A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an audit of the medical assistance programs of the Commonwealth and provide a report to the General Assembly. | Nay | Pass 27–23 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 1346 Committee vote (Urban Affairs & Housing): Reported as Committed An Act amending the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.805, No.247), known as the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in subdivision and land development, further p | Yea | Pass 10–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1042 FINAL PASSAGE-RECONSIDERED An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Nay | Pass 30–20 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1042 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Nay | Pass 28–22 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 146 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program | Yea | Pass 46–4 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2426 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P.L.542, No.156), entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein m | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2400 FINAL PASSAGE An Act to provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, | Yea | Pass 44–6 |
| 2026-07-12 | SR 216 Senate Resolution 216 A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an audit of the medical assistance programs of the Commonwealth and provide a report to the General Assembly. | Nay | Pass 31–19 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1851 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in death and fetal death registration, further providin | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2412 FINAL PASSAGE CONSTITUTIONAL 2/3 VOTE An Act providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a | Yea | Pass 43–7 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2413 FINAL PASSAGE An Act making appropriations to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 47–3 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1286 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for definitions; providing for training requirements for | Yea | Pass 48–2 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 482 FINAL PASSAGE An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2024 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation. | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1860 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in motor vehicle sales finance, providing for remote work. | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2401 FINAL PASSAGE An Act providing for the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. | Yea | Pass 47–3 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2559 PITTMAN AMENDMENT NO. A-4173 An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain land situate in Millersville Borough, | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 1248 FINAL PASSAGE An Act designating rye whiskey as the official State spirit of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 43–7 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1505 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions rela | Yea | Pass 45–5 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 992 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS An 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 | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2559 FINAL PASSAGE An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Student Lodging, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, certain land situate in Millersville Borough, | Yea | Pass 46–4 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1862 FARRY AMENDMENT NO. A-4183 An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in licensing of | Yea | Pass 46–4 |
| 2026-07-12 | SB 779 CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENTS An 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. | Yea | Pass 49–1 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 2017 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of July 10, 1984 (P.L.688, No.147), known as the Radiation Protection Act, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in fees, providing for small modular reactor and microreac | Yea | Pass 46–4 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 1830 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other required equipment, further providing for flashing or revolving lights on tow trucks and for identification of certain vehicles. | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 96 YAW AMENDMENT NO. A-4096 An Act amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), known as the Real Estate Tax Sale Law, in sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; providing for unseat | Yea | Pass 36–14 |
| 2026-07-12 | HB 858 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 68 (Real and Personal Property) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for county property contact information list; imposing duties on chief assessor; and providing for penalties. | Yea | Pass 44–6 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 1334 BROOKS AMENDMENT NO. A-4049 An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for pr | Nay | Fail 8–42 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 1334 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions, for respiratory therapists, for perfusionist, for genetic counselor and for pr | Yea | Pass 45–5 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 1372 FINAL PASSAGE 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 of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payment | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | HB 1102 RE-REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-30 | SB 1182 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, furth | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-29 | SB 1372 FONTANA AMENDMENT NO. A-3857 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 of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payment | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-29 | SB 1133 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, further providing for State Board of Pharmacy. | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-29 | SB 1372 BROOKS AMENDMENT NO. A-4061 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 of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payment | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-29 | SB 1182 YAW AMENDMENT NO. A-4039 An Act amending the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L.306, No.84), known as the Board of Vehicles Act, further providing for title of act; in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in vehicles, furth | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-29 | HB 1102 BILL ON SECOND CONSIDERATION An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-29 | SB 1303 FINAL PASSAGE An Act providing for the placement of a monument of the Braille Flag at the State Capitol Building as a tribute to honor and remember those who have served in the line of duty and those left behind. | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-29 | SB 1372 LAUGHLIN AMENDMENT NO. A-3918 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 of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payment | Yea | Pass 50–0 |
| 2026-06-25 | SB 1400 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for | Nay | Pass 31–19 |
| 2026-06-25 | HB 1667 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax; in corporate net income tax, further providing for definition | Yea | Pass 44–6 |
| 2026-06-25 | HB 1667 MOTION TO SUSPEND RULE 12 An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in sales and use tax, further providing for exclusions from tax; in corporate net income tax, further providing for definition | Yea | Pass 46–4 |