| Last Action | 01/15/26: to Committee on Committees (S) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to welding safety. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statement | Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 1082 |
| Sponsor | P. Wheeler |
| Summary of Original Version | 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. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Effective Dates, Delayed - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding, January 1, 2027 Housing, Building, And Construction - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding Labor And Industry - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding Occupations And Professions - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding Workforce - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding Local Mandate - Welders, requirements for structural steel welding |
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Last updated: 1/15/2026 5:24 PM (EST)