SB129Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.
Introduced by Mike Nemes, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend KRS 341.243 to change the employer's contribution rate to the service capacity upgrade fund; of the rate subtracting .075% until December 31, 2026; provide that beginning January 1 2027, the rates shall be adjusted by subtracting 0.0115%; require the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to set the adjustment percentage annually to be effective January 1 of each subsequent year, not to exceed 1.025%.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 188)
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Veto Override RCS# 496 · April 15, 2026
86
Yes
1
No
13
Absent or Not Voting
100 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Yes |
| Kimberly Holloway | 2 | Absent |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Yes |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Yes |
| Mary Imes | 5 | Yes |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Yes |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Yes |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Yes |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Absent |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
floor amendment (1) filed
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 23 2026
floor amendment (2) filed
passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading
floor amendment (1) withdrawn
passed 37-0 with Floor Amendment (2)
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendment (1) filed
floor amendments (2) and (3-title) filed
floor amendment (1) withdrawn
taken from Rules
placed in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 86-1
received in Senate
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 188)
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