In Committee
2026 Regular Session
SB16
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Amend KRS 337.010 to increase the applicable threshold of employees of retail stores and service industries from $95,000 to $500,000 average annual gross volume of sales for the employer; amend KRS 337.275 to incrementally raise minimum wage for employers to $15.00 an hour; include anti-preemption language permitting local governments to establish minimum wage ordinances in excess of the state minimum wage.
Introduced: January 6, 2026
Last action: January 6, 2026
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Legislative History
Jan 6, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 6, 2026 · Senate
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Primary Sponsor
Reginald.Thomas@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (5)
keturah.herron@kylegislature.gov
Cassie.Armstrong@kylegislature.gov
Karen.Berg@kylegislature.gov
gary.clemons@kylegislature.gov
Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov
