Assembly Bill 344 proposes the creation of a new statute, 16.245, which outlines the process for the state of Wisconsin to pursue liens on federal property when federal aid is withheld. The bill mandates that if the secretary of administration determines that federal aid, previously authorized by Congress, is being withheld due to an executive order or a court order, the secretary must assess the amount of aid being lost and report this to the governor and legislature within 60 days. The report must detail the expected deprivation of federal aid and identify federal properties in Wisconsin that could be subject to a lien.

Furthermore, the bill requires the secretary to request the attorney general to obtain liens on the identified federal properties, with the total amount of the liens not exceeding the estimated loss of federal aid. The attorney general is tasked with attempting to secure these liens. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any liens obtained must be released once the state receives the withheld federal aid. This legislative measure aims to provide a mechanism for the state to protect its financial interests in the event of federal aid disruptions.