Senate Bill 310 introduces new regulations regarding the emergency powers of chief executive officers in local units of government in Wisconsin. Under the current law, these officials can issue proclamations to exercise emergency powers when their governing bodies are unable to meet. The bill amends this provision by limiting the duration of such proclamations to 60 days, unless an extension is granted by the governing body. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of a chief executive officer to include various local government leaders, such as county executives, mayors, village presidents, and town board chairpersons, as well as individuals temporarily filling these roles.

The bill also renumbers and amends existing legal language to incorporate these changes. Specifically, it renumbers the previous provision to 323.14 (4) (b) 2. and adds a new section, 323.14 (4) (b) 1., which outlines the definition of a chief executive officer. The new language emphasizes that any proclamation made by these officials must be ratified, altered, modified, extended, or repealed by the governing body as soon as they are able to convene, ensuring that the governing body retains oversight over emergency declarations.