Must read: New Laws going into effect tomorrow, July 1!
Highlights:
- Notification of Bullying: Requires schools to inform parents within 24 hours if their child is involved in an alleged bullying incident. HB 1592 SB 1072
- Absentee Ballots: Removes the witness signature requirement on mail ballots and instead requires those voting by mail to provide the last four digits of their Social Security number. HB 1948
- Firearm Safety Tax Credit: Creates an income tax credit of up to $300 for the purchase of firearm safety devices, including gun safes and locks, for taxable years 2023 through 2027. HB 2387
- FOIA Fees: Requires public bodies to list fee assessments and pricing for Freedom of Information Act requests, either on their website or in a written policy. HB 2007
- Local Housing Policies: Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct a housing needs assessment for the state every five years, along with a housing plan. Also requires localities to submit annual reports listing changes to housing policies. HB 2046 SB 839