Assembly Bill 658 proposes amendments to the maximum compensation limits for volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services practitioners, and emergency medical responders in cities, villages, and towns in Wisconsin. Under current law, these individuals can hold elective office if their annual compensation does not exceed $25,000 for municipalities with a population of 5,000 or less, and $15,000 for those with a population greater than 5,000. The bill seeks to increase these thresholds to $35,000 and $25,000, respectively.

The specific legal language changes include the deletion of the previous compensation limits of $25,000 and $15,000, and their replacement with the new limits of $35,000 and $25,000. This adjustment aims to provide greater financial flexibility for volunteer emergency service personnel while allowing them to serve in elected positions within their communities.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 66.0501(4)(a), 66.0501