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Labor & Employment

Every labor & employment bill, vote, and legislator stance in Kentucky, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

KY Legislature US Congress
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2026 Regular Session
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signed · Kentucky · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SB 98: AN ACT relating to welding safety.

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.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates certified welders and national safety standards, improving workplace safety for construction workers under Labor & Industry subject.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment
signed · Kentucky · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 129: AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.

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%.
Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill reduces employer contribution rates to unemployment fund, weakening benefit funding and worker protections by lowering fund resources.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment