Following are some of the new laws to take effect beginning with 2011 as provided by State Representative Michael Tryon-R-64.
HB 3785: Creates common language for all municipalities regarding political yard signs. States that no municipality may prohibit the signs on residential property for 45 days prior to any election.
HB 3869: Increases the penalties for those found guilty of a second or subsequent violation of the Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act.
HB 4580: Stiffens penalties for persons convicted of an offense that involves the unlawful operation of a motor vehicle which causes the death of another person, by immediately revoking their driving privileges.
HB 4583: Makes it illegal for a minor under the age of 17 to disseminate or knowingly receive any nude or sexual material by phone camera, e-mail or other electronic device.
HB 4587: Creates the Lupus Education and Awareness Act.
HB 4658: Prohibits employers from inquiring about or using an employee’s or prospective employees private financial information as a basis for employment, recruitment, discharge or compensation with the exception of those employees working in the banking or financial industry.
HB 4691: Requires all companies issuing car insurance policies to grant a 5% discount for the proper completion of a course in the installation of a child restraint system. Also increases the penalties for motorists
who transport children and are found in violation of the Child Passenger Protection Act.
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