26RS SB 98

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Last Action	02/26/26: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to welding safety.
Bill Documents	Current Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement	Local Mandate
Bill Request Number	1082
Sponsors	P. Wheeler, G. Clemons, S. Madon, G. Neal, G. Williams
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
Votes	Vote History

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01/15/26	introduced in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)
02/06/26	to Licensing & Occupations (S)
02/10/26	reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/11/26	2nd reading, to Rules
02/23/26	posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026
02/25/26	3rd reading, passed 33-4
02/26/26	received in House to Committee on Committees (H)