AN ACT relating to welding safety.
Commonwealth of KentuckyKentuckyCreate a new section of KRS Chapter 198B to establish requirements for projects using structural steel welding, such as hiring a certified welder and meeting national welding standards; define terms; exempt welding projects performed or requested on the premises of a homeowner or farmer; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Apr 27, 2026
- 199 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
KY SB 98 · PassedApr 27
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Bill details
- Last action
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201) · Apr 27, 2026
Sponsors
PWPhillip WheelerSenator · Republican · SD-031Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
GCGary ClemonsSenator · Democrat · SD-037
SMScott MadonSenator · Republican · SD-029
GNGerald NealSenator · Democrat · SD-033
GWGex WilliamsSenator · Republican · SD-020
Bill history
Newest first.
Apr 27, 2026signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201)Senate
Apr 15, 2026delivered to GovernorSenate
Apr 15, 2026enrolled, signed by Speaker of the HouseSenate
Apr 15, 2026enrolled, signed by President of the SenateSenate
Apr 15, 2026passed 37-0Senate
Apr 15, 2026Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (4)Senate
Apr 15, 2026to Rules (S)Senate
Apr 15, 2026received in SenateSenate
Show 19 earlier actions
Apr 15, 20263rd reading, passed 89-5 with Floor Amendment (4)House
Apr 15, 2026placed in the Orders of the DayHouse
Apr 15, 2026taken from RulesHouse
Apr 14, 2026floor amendment (4) filedHouse
Apr 1, 2026floor amendment (3) filedHouse
Mar 25, 2026floor amendments (1) and (2) filedHouse
Mar 25, 20262nd reading, to RulesHouse
Mar 24, 2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarHouse
Mar 17, 2026reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)House
Mar 5, 2026to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)House
Feb 26, 2026to Committee on Committees (H)House
Feb 26, 2026received in HouseHouse
Feb 25, 20263rd reading, passed 33-4Senate
Feb 23, 2026posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026Senate
Feb 11, 20262nd reading, to RulesSenate
Feb 10, 2026reported favorably, 1st reading, to CalendarSenate
Feb 6, 2026to Licensing & Occupations (S)Senate
Jan 15, 2026to Committee on Committees (S)Senate
Jan 15, 2026introduced in SenateSenate
Recorded votes
Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3855Feb 25, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 4 nayPassedPassed
House: Veto Override RCS# 501Apr 15, 2026 · House · 89 yea · 5 nayPassedPassed
Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4259Apr 15, 2026 · Senate · 37 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Effective Dates, Delayed
- Housing, Building, and Construction
- Labor and Industry
- Occupations and Professions
- Workforce
- Local Mandate
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