Scott Allen, Wisconsin State Representative for 82nd District | Facebook
Scott Allen, Wisconsin State Representative for 82nd District | Facebook
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "venue for actions in which there is a governmental party".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill allows for random venue assignment in legal actions involving a governmental entity filed in counties that house a first or second class city. The bill permits any party to the action, including an intervenor, to request a random venue assignment by filing a notice within five days of service or filing of the motion to intervene. The clerk of the circuit court is tasked with selecting a new venue at random, excluding the original filing location, and communicating this to relevant parties. Once a venue is randomly assigned, no further venue changes can be initiated by involved parties or the court. The bill defines a governmental party as various specified state and federal officials and agencies. The effective procedures aim to distribute cases more equitably across circuit courts.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District), Representative David Armstrong (Republican-67th District), Representative Barbara Dittrich (Republican-99th District), Representative Joy L. Goeben (Republican-5th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Steve L. Nass (Republican-11th District), Senator Cory Tomczyk (Republican-29th District), and Senator Van H. Wanggaard (Republican-21st District), along three other co-sponsors.
Scott Allen has co-authored or authored another 18 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Allen graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1989 with a BA.
Allen, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 82nd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Chuck Wichgers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB67 | 02/24/2025 | Venue for actions in which there is a governmental party |
| AB65 | 02/24/2025 | Entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty |
| AB60 | 02/24/2025 | Referendum questions for certain referenda that affect property taxes. (FE) |
| AB55 | 02/24/2025 | Possession of a firearm on school grounds by school employees and fees for licenses to carry a concealed weapon. (FE) |
| AB40 | 02/17/2025 | School safety grants and making an appropriation. (FE) |
| AB39 | 02/17/2025 | Requiring state employees to perform their work at the offices of their employer |
| AB37 | 02/17/2025 | Personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates. (FE) |
| AB20 | 02/06/2025 | Allowing certain married persons to claim the earned income tax credit when filing a separate return. (FE) |
| AB19 | 02/06/2025 | 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 |
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