SB98Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT relating to welding safety.
Introduced by Phillip Wheeler, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201)
April 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 4259 · April 15, 2026
37
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Yes |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to Licensing & Occupations (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25 2026
3rd reading, passed 33-4
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
floor amendments (1) and (2) filed
floor amendment (3) filed
floor amendment (4) filed
taken from Rules
placed in the Orders of the Day
3rd reading, passed 89-5 with Floor Amendment (4)
received in Senate
to Rules (S)
Senate concurred in Floor Amendment (4)
passed 37-0
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
delivered to Governor
signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 201)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kentucky Legislature website
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- House Floor Amendment (amendment)
- Local Mandate Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Vote History (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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