Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 129: AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 129 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. Primary sponsor: Mike Nemes (Republican), Gex Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 188).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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%.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Gex Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 188)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 86-1
- placed in the Orders of the Day
- taken from Rules
- floor amendment (1) withdrawn
- floor amendments (2) and (3-title) filed
- floor amendment (1) filed
- 2nd reading, to Rules
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