SB 98 KY
AN ACT relating to welding safety.
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Summary
Create 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.
Sponsors (5)
- P. Wheeler Republican · primary
- G. Clemons Democratic · primary
- S. Madon Republican · primary
- G. Neal Democratic · primary
- G. Williams Republican · primary
Action history (27)
- Jan 15, 2026 introduced in Senate · upper
- Jan 15, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
- Feb 6, 2026 to Licensing & Occupations (S) · upper
- Feb 10, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · upper
- Feb 23, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026 · upper
- Feb 25, 2026 3rd reading, passed 33-4 · upper
- Feb 26, 2026 received in House · lower
- Feb 26, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
- Mar 5, 2026 to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) · lower
- Mar 17, 2026 reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) · lower
- Mar 24, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar · upper
- Mar 25, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · upper
- Mar 25, 2026 floor amendments (1) and (2) filed · upper
- Apr 1, 2026 floor amendment (3) filed · upper
- Apr 14, 2026 floor amendment (4) filed · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 taken from Rules · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 placed in the Orders of the Day · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 3rd reading, passed 89-5 with Floor Amendment (4) · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 received in Senate · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 to Rules (S) · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (4) · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 passed 37-0 · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 enrolled, signed by President of the Senate · upper
- Apr 15, 2026 enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House · lower
- Apr 15, 2026 delivered to Governor · upper
- Apr 27, 2026 signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201) · upper
Subjects
Effective Dates, DelayedHousing, Building, And ConstructionLabor And IndustryLocal MandateOccupations And ProfessionsWorkforce
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