Senate Bill 310 introduces new regulations regarding the emergency powers of local government chief executive officers in Wisconsin. Under the current law, these officials can issue proclamations to exercise emergency powers when their governing body cannot meet. The bill amends this provision by renumbering the existing statute and establishing a new limit on the duration of such proclamations, capping them at 60 days unless extended by the governing body. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "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 stipulates that any proclamation made by a chief executive officer must be subject to ratification, alteration, modification, or repeal by the governing body as soon as they are able to convene. This ensures that while the chief executive can act swiftly in emergencies, their actions remain accountable to the governing body once it is able to meet. The changes aim to balance the need for prompt action during emergencies with the necessity of oversight by elected officials.