Which Laws Take Effect Jan. 1?
Some new state laws take effect Jan. 1. We’ve summarized a few of the big ones.
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If you plan on buying a new car this year, you’ll pay a higher tax. The new vehicle tax goes up to 7% from 6.75%.
If an officer pulls you over for recklessly driving that car, you’ll pay a higher fee for that. Voters recently approved the increase, with the extra money going into a spinal injury trust fund.
If you’re applying for a commercial driver’s license, and also happen to be a volunteer firefighter, you can now waive your license fees.
Some changes to unemployment insurance also take effect. Seasonal education workers, such as school bus drivers, won’t be able to receive jobless benefits during the summer.
If you owe debts to trial courts, officials can now take that money out of your state income tax refund.
Another law outlines regulations for credit reporting agencies, including security freezes for minors.
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