Assembly Bill 225 proposes amendments to the statutes regarding the determination of venue in civil actions or special proceedings. The bill specifies that when assessing whether a county is a proper venue based on where a defendant resides or conducts substantial business, courts are prohibited from considering the participation of certain parties. Specifically, this includes parties joined for just and complete adjudication and those joined permissively.

Additionally, the bill establishes that a business entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company, is considered to reside in its place of incorporation or organization and is deemed to conduct substantial business only in the county where its principal place of business is located. This clarification aims to streamline the venue determination process and provide clearer guidelines for courts in Wisconsin.