Skip to content

Nik Rettinger

Atom feed

Republican Former Representative · Assembly District 83

Source: Wisconsin Legislature , Wisconsin Ethics Commission · pulled · record through

Bills they led · 11

Bills where Nik Rettinger is the lead author, the first name on the bill. Sponsoring a bill means putting it forward: the text itself is drafted by the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau. Bills they signed onto behind another member are listed below, and bills they only voted on are in Vote history. What these roles mean

Of the 11 bills they led: 2 became law, 1 were vetoed, 2 died without a public hearing. Statuses come from each bill's official history.

2 became law 1 vetoed 8 died at session end
Became law 2 bills
  • AB 637 Removing a catalytic converter without consent and providing a penalty. 2023
  • AB 166 Definition of “sexual contact” for purposes of crimes against children and sexual assault and providing a penalty. 2023
Vetoed 1 bills
  • AB 57 Dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes. 2023
Died at session end 8 bills
  • AB 78 Increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; restraining orders for adults at risk; freezing assets of a defendant charged with financial exploitation of an adult at risk; sexual assault of an adult at risk; and providing a penalty. 2023
  • AB 69 Reporting to law enforcement certain crimes and other incidents that occur in or on public school buildings and grounds, requiring certain schools to employ armed school resource officers, and allocating federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding to reimburse schools for costs of employing armed school resource officers. (FE) 2023
  • AB 671 Protective occupation annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer. (FE) 2023
  • AB 592 Allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property. 2023
  • AB 554 Race-based higher education programs and requirements. (FE) 2023
  • AB 552 Setting a maximum age for serving as a supreme court justice or judge of a court of record. (FE) 2023
  • AB 310 Recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime and expunging a criminal record of a crime. (FE) 2023
  • AB 1031 Operations of state-chartered savings and loan associations. 2023

Coauthored · 289

Bills led by another member of the Assembly that Nik Rettinger signed onto. Signing on adds their name to the bill; it is not the same as leading it. From each bill's official history.

Show all 289 coauthored bills
  • AR 27 Recognizing September 25, 2024 as See You at the Pole Day in the state of Wisconsin. 2023
  • AR 20 Recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. 2023
  • AR 19 Condemning the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement and condemning the increasing incidents of anti-Semitism. 2023
  • AR 15 Honoring the life and public service of Representative Mike Endsley. 2023
  • AR 13 Honoring the life and public service of Representative Jim Ladwig. 2023
  • AJR 91 Proclaiming November 13 to 19, 2023 as Wisconsin Apprenticeship Week. 2023
  • AJR 90 Declaring November 2023 as Veterans' Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month in Wisconsin. 2023
  • AJR 88 Declaring the brandy old-fashioned as Wisconsin's state cocktail. 2023
  • AJR 85 Commemorating November 7, 2023, as Victims of Communism Memorial Day. 2023
  • AJR 82 Condemning Hamas' barbaric attack against Israel. 2023
  • AJR 81 Proclaiming October 2023 as Manufacturing Month. 2023
  • AJR 80 Proclaiming the month of October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 2023
  • AJR 79 Recognizing October 17, 2023, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin. 2023
  • AJR 78 Requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (first consideration). 2023
  • AJR 77 Prohibiting state and local governments from using privately sourced moneys or equipment in connection with the conduct of elections and specifying who may perform tasks related to the conduct of an election (second consideration). 2023
  • AJR 76 Eligibility to vote in Wisconsin (second consideration). 2023
  • AJR 73 Recognizing Employment Choice First as a means to preserve the dignity, self-esteem, and pride of individuals with disabilities in Wisconsin. 2023
  • AJR 66 Requiring a supermajority in each house of the legislature for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration). 2023
  • AJR 65 Honoring 50 years of volunteer service in the U.S. Armed Forces. 2023
  • AJR 60 The freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (first consideration). 2023
  • AJR 6 The appropriation authority of the legislature and the allocation of moneys Wisconsin receives from the federal government (second consideration). 2023
  • AJR 56 Proclaiming June 2023 as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. 2023
  • AJR 55 Recognizing the many federal, state, and local contributions of the 115th Fighter Wing. 2023
  • AJR 54 Honoring the life and public service of Representative Daniel LeMahieu. 2023
  • AJR 53 Celebrating the 175th year of Wisconsin's statehood. 2023
  • AJR 47 Recognizing May 2023 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Wisconsin. 2023
  • AJR 40 Celebrating May 5, 2023, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin. 2023
  • AJR 4 Reaffirming Wisconsin's commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan; supporting Taiwan's signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States; and continuing support for increasing Taiwan's international profile. 2023
  • AJR 39 Proclaiming June 12, 2023, as Ronald Reagan Freedom Day in Wisconsin. 2023
  • AJR 23 Honoring the public service of Commissioner Ellen Nowak. 2023
  • AJR 14 Proclaiming the month of March 2023 as American Red Cross Month throughout the state of Wisconsin. 2023
  • AJR 132 The right of the people to pursue their chosen trades, occupations, businesses, or professions (first consideration). 2023
  • AJR 128 Supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott in his effort to stand up for his state and protect the U.S. border with Mexico. 2023
  • AJR 126 Reaffirming Wisconsin's commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan; reaffirming Wisconsin's support of the Taiwan Relations Act; supporting Taiwan's signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States; and continuing support for increasing Taiwan's international profile. 2023
  • AJR 123 Requesting Governor Tony Evers to send aid and resources to the U.S.-Mexico border to assist with immigration efforts. 2023
  • AJR 115 Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 2023
  • AJR 112 Prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (first consideration). 2023
  • AJR 109 Prohibiting governmental entity discrimination (first consideration). 2023
  • AJR 106 Recognizing the importance of sturgeon to Wisconsin and designating the second Saturday of February in 2024 as State Sturgeon Spearing Day. 2023
  • AJR 105 Declaring the week of January 21 to 27, 2024, School Choice Week and recognizing the right of parents to select the best educational path for their children. 2023
  • AJR 103 Honoring the life and public service of Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow. 2023
  • AJR 101 Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin elections and prohibiting voting for candidates of more than one political party in primaries for partisan office (first consideration). 2023
  • AJR 1 Conditions for release prior to conviction, including the imposition of bail (second consideration). 2023
  • AB 988 Eliminating minimum markup requirements and the prohibition on sales below cost. (FE) 2023
  • AB 985 Electronic and remote witnessing and notarization of estate planning documents. 2023
  • AB 97 Authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business. 2023
  • AB 969 The county sale of tax-deeded lands. (FE) 2023
  • AB 964 Local regulation of certain businesses operated by minors. (FE) 2023
  • AB 955 Prohibiting discrimination in organ transplantation and donation on the basis of an individual's vaccination status. 2023
  • AB 954 Provisional licenses to practice medicine and surgery for internationally trained physicians and physician assistants and granting rule-making authority. (FE) 2023

Showing 50 of 289, see the full record

Cosponsored · 283

Bills from the other house that Nik Rettinger signed onto. Signing on adds their name to the bill; it is not the same as leading it. From each bill's official history.

Show all 283 cosponsored bills
  • SJR 96 Honoring the life and public service of Lieutenant Governor Margaret Farrow. 2023
  • SJR 94 Prohibiting ranked-choice voting in Wisconsin elections and prohibiting voting for candidates of more than one political party in primaries for partisan office (first consideration). 2023
  • SJR 87 Proclaiming November 13 to 19, 2023 as Wisconsin Apprenticeship Week. 2023
  • SJR 84 Declaring the brandy old-fashioned as Wisconsin's state cocktail. 2023
  • SJR 83 Declaring November 2023 as Veterans' Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Month in Wisconsin. 2023
  • SJR 81 Commemorating November 7, 2023, as Victims of Communism Memorial Day. 2023
  • SJR 78 Prohibiting state and local governments from using privately sourced moneys or equipment in connection with the conduct of elections and specifying who may perform tasks related to the conduct of an election (second consideration). 2023
  • SJR 77 Proclaiming October 2023 as Manufacturing Month. 2023
  • SJR 76 Recognizing October 17, 2023, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin. 2023
  • SJR 75 Proclaiming the month of October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 2023
  • SJR 74 Condemning Hamas' barbaric attack against Israel. 2023
  • SJR 73 Requiring photographic identification to vote in any election (first consideration). 2023
  • SJR 71 Eligibility to vote in Wisconsin (second consideration). 2023
  • SJR 70 Recognizing Employment Choice First as a means to preserve the dignity, self-esteem, and pride of individuals with disabilities in Wisconsin. 2023
  • SJR 63 Requiring a supermajority in each house of the legislature for passage of tax increase legislation (first consideration). 2023
  • SJR 61 Honoring 50 years of volunteer service in the U.S. Armed Forces. 2023
  • SJR 6 Reaffirming Wisconsin's commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan; supporting Taiwan's signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the United States; and continuing support for increasing Taiwan's international profile. 2023
  • SJR 55 Recognizing the many federal, state, and local contributions of the 115th Fighter Wing. 2023
  • SJR 54 The freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (first consideration). 2023
  • SJR 53 Proclaiming June 2023 as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. 2023
  • SJR 52 Honoring the life and public service of Representative Daniel LeMahieu. 2023
  • SJR 5 The appropriation authority of the legislature and the allocation of moneys Wisconsin receives from the federal government (second consideration). 2023
  • SJR 47 Recognizing May 2023 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Wisconsin. 2023
  • SJR 38 Celebrating May 5, 2023, as Skilled Trades Day in Wisconsin. 2023
  • SJR 37 Proclaiming June 12, 2023, as Ronald Reagan Freedom Day in Wisconsin. 2023
  • SJR 24 Honoring the public service of Commissioner Ellen Nowak. 2023
  • SJR 2 Conditions for release prior to conviction, including the imposition of bail (second consideration). 2023
  • SJR 16 Proclaiming the month of March 2023 as American Red Cross Month throughout the state of Wisconsin. 2023
  • SJR 124 Reaffirming Wisconsin's commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan; reaffirming Wisconsin's support of the Taiwan Relations Act; supporting Taiwan's signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States; and continuing support for increasing Taiwan's international profile. 2023
  • SJR 123 Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day. 2023
  • SJR 118 Supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott in his effort to stand up for his state and protect the U.S. border with Mexico. 2023
  • SJR 117 Requesting Governor Tony Evers to send aid and resources to the U.S.-Mexico border to assist with immigration efforts. 2023
  • SJR 110 The right of the people to pursue their chosen trades, occupations, businesses, or professions (first consideration). 2023
  • SJR 109 Prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (first consideration). 2023
  • SJR 101 Recognizing the importance of sturgeon to Wisconsin and designating the second Saturday of February in 2024 as State Sturgeon Spearing Day. 2023
  • SJR 100 Declaring the week of January 21 to 27, 2024, School Choice Week and recognizing the right of parents to select the best educational path for their children. 2023
  • SB 987 Determining whether to hold or release a juvenile from custody. 2023
  • SB 98 Verifying citizenship of individuals on the official voter registration list and contents of operator's licenses and identification cards. (FE) 2023
  • SB 979 The married persons credit. (FE) 2023
  • SB 978 Increasing and expanding the retirement income subtraction. (FE) 2023
  • SB 977 Expansion of the second individual income tax bracket. (FE) 2023
  • SB 976 Expanding the child and dependent care credit. (FE) 2023
  • SB 96 Participation in a riot and providing a penalty. 2023
  • SB 933 Prohibiting discrimination in organ transplantation and donation on the basis of an individual's vaccination status. 2023
  • SB 93 Grants to technical college and tribal college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation. (FE) 2023
  • SB 924 Right of health care providers to express professional opinions related to health or medical information or guidance. 2023
  • SB 923 Employer liability under worker's compensation for mandatory or coerced vaccines. 2023
  • SB 922 Prohibiting discrimination or retaliation against health care providers by health care entities and credentialing boards for ordering or discussing innovative or novel therapies. 2023
  • SB 921 Waivers from workplace immunization requirements. 2023
  • SB 920 Waivers from immunization requirements at institutions of higher education. 2023

Showing 50 of 283, see the full record

Key votes · 74

Selected by rule, not judgment: the final recorded passage vote of every bill that became law, any floor vote decided by five or fewer, and every veto-override vote. Each row links to the official roll call.

Votes against their party · 3

Roll calls where Nik Rettinger voted opposite the majority of Republicans casting an Aye or Nay on that roll call. Ties within the party are excluded; absences never count. Each row links to the official roll call.

Show all 3 party-break votes
  • Nov 9, 2023 AB 493 PASSAGE Voted Nay; Republicans split 52 Aye–10 Nay roll call
  • Oct 17, 2023 AB 438 PASSAGE Voted Nay; Republicans split 46 Aye–16 Nay roll call
  • Oct 17, 2023 AB 439 PASSAGE Voted Nay; Republicans split 46 Aye–16 Nay roll call

Floor attendance

Only days the chamber held recorded floor votes are shown, on every tile below, they either voted or missed: 187 votes across 26 voting days, 3 missed.

voted all present, not voting missed votes (striped)
2025
Missed-vote days in 2025 · 1
  • Jan 6: missed 3 of 3
2024
2023

Vote history · 184