Robert Wittke, Wisconsin State Representative for 63rd District | Official website
Robert Wittke, Wisconsin State Representative for 63rd District | Official website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to implement a program awarding grants for spinal cord injury research focusing on innovative treatments and rehabilitation. It designates an annual cap of 8% of each grant for administrative costs. The bill establishes a Spinal Cord Injury Council comprising professionals and stakeholders specializing in spinal cord injuries, tasked with developing grant criteria, reviewing applications, and making recommendations. Additionally, it requires annual reports to the legislature and authorizes biennial symposia for grant recipients to present their research findings. The act becomes effective the day following its publication or after the 2025 biennial budget act is published, whichever occurs later.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District), Representative Scott Allen (Republican-82nd District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Deb Andraca (Democrat-23rd District), and Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democrat-8th District), and Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), along with 32 other co-sponsors.
Robert Wittke has authored or co-authored another seven bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Wittke graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1980 with a BA.
Wittke, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 63rd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Robin Vos.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB92 | 02/28/2025 | Spinal cord injury research grants and symposia and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB1 | 01/31/2025 | Changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE) |
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