Kentucky bills · 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky SB 98
AN ACT relating to welding safety.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Summary
Official abstract published by the Kentucky legislature· 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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 Senate | Pass | pass | Set your home in Kentucky to see |
| Apr 15, 2026 Senate | FINAL PASSAGE OF SB 98 w/ HFA 4 | pass | Set your home in Kentucky to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 Senate | PASS SB 98 | pass | Set your home in Kentucky to see |
Actions
- Apr 27, 2026 · Senate
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201) - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
delivered to Governor - Apr 15, 2026 · House
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
passed 37-0 - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (4) - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
to Rules (S) - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
received in Senate - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
3rd reading, passed 89-5 with Floor Amendment (4) - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
placed in the Orders of the Day - Apr 15, 2026 · Senate
taken from Rules - Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
floor amendment (4) filed - Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
floor amendment (3) filed - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
floor amendments (1) and (2) filed - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
2nd reading, to Rules - Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar - Mar 17, 2026 · House
reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) - Mar 5, 2026 · House
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) - Feb 26, 2026 · House
to Committee on Committees (H) - Feb 26, 2026 · House
received in House - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
3rd reading, passed 33-4 - Feb 23, 2026 · Senate
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026 - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
2nd reading, to Rules - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
to Licensing & Occupations (S) - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
to Committee on Committees (S) - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
introduced in Senate