Assembly Bill 306 proposes amendments to the emergency powers of local government chief executive officers in Wisconsin. Under the current law, these officials can issue emergency proclamations when their governing bodies are unable to meet. The bill introduces a new provision that limits the duration of such proclamations to 60 days, unless extended by the governing body. Additionally, it renumbers the existing statute and 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 stipulates that any emergency proclamation made by a chief executive officer is subject to ratification, alteration, modification, extension, 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, the governing body retains oversight and control over the proclamation's validity and duration.