New laws now in effect

Here are five things happening around your state:

• New laws now in effect as of January 1

As of the beginning of this year, 23 new state laws went into effect, most of which deal with certain tax requirements or taxexemptions. A few new laws of note include:

• House Bill 531 – requires landlords to provide notice to renters if the dwelling they are leasing lies within a 100-year floodplain or has fl…