40,000 new laws in the Land of the Free USA for 2011

So you elect politicians to protect your freedom and they make 40,000 laws to enslave you and your loved ones forever, ya that about sums it up . Well at least you got football and hockey because its going to take awhile to catch up on the legality's of going outdoors .
40,000 Laws Passed In The U.S. In 2011
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California
Alcohol sales: Shoppers will be barred from purchasing alcoholic beverages using self-check out registers at supermarkets or other stores. The measure is AB183, by Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, D-San Francisco.


In New Jersey, the fees at toll roads and bridges goes up travelers using the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike

A Minnesota law taking effect May 25, 2011, required that information about carbon monoxide poisoning be included in the driver's manual and be part of driver's education training. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, those seeking a driver's license will be tested on their knowledge of carbon monoxide dangers. Minnesota HF 650

California

Vaccines: Youths 12 or older can consent to medical treatment for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, with the focus being young women for the prevention of the human papillomavirus, which causes cancer and can be prevented with a vaccine. The measure is AB499, by Assemblywoman Toni Atkins, D-San Diego.




A new law in Delaware will require people who become members of the Delaware Pension Fund on or after Jan. 1, 2012, to make larger contributions than earlier members. It also will require those new members to be older or to work longer than current members to earn a pension benefit. Delaware HB 81


North Dakota passed a law that bans drivers younger than 18 from using cell phones in their cars (HB 1256), and another that bars all drivers from text messaging (HB 1195)

A new Oregon law adjusts exceptions to the offense of operating a motor vehicle while using a cell phone. The law prohibits texting while driving, but adds an exception for Oregon drivers operating a tow vehicle, roadside assistance vehicle, or a vehicle owned by a utility. Oregon HB 3186

A new law in California makes it a misdemeanor to openly carry an exposed, unloaded handgun while in a public place or on a public street in an incorporated city, or in specified prohibited areas of an unincorporated county. California AB 144

A law in California adds lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, persons with disabilities, and others to the list of cultural groups whose roles and contributions to the development of the United States should be accurately portrayed in social science instructional materials. California SB 48

Legislation in California will include certain posts on social networking sites as a form of bullying, incorporating them into existing law that deems cyber bullying as grounds for student suspension or expulsion. California AB 746


Consumer Protection

A new law in California prohibits the use of ultraviolet tanning devices by children under the age of 18. California SB 746

Legislation in Oregon establishes the Law Enforcement Medal of Ultimate Sacrifice, which the governor may award to the family of a law enforcement officer who dies performing job duties or is killed because of his or her position. Oregon SB 976

An Oregon law directs the Transportation Department to construct and maintain a roadside memorial sign for police officers killed in the line of duty. The law creates a Roadside Memorial Fund to finance the memorials. Oregon HB 3039

E-Verify

Laws requiring businesses to enroll in the federal E-Verify program to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the U.S. will go into effect in Louisiana (HB 646), Tennessee (HB 1378), South Carolina (SB 20) and Georgia (HB 87).

In Illinois, you will no longer be able to throw out old electronics. Residents must recycle laptops, cell phones, and other gadgets. The law is aimed at protecting the environment by keeping the toxic metals electronics contain out of landfills and preventing the loss of component materials that can be reused. Violating the law could results in a fine of $25 for a first offense and $50 for subsequent offenses.

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[rongrite]

in old English, "law" was spelled llaw, with 2 "L"s. This was "wall" backwards.

Interesting that, Wall Street takes on a new meaning.

[smallyb2009]

Are people in the u.s ever going to wake the fuck up,40.000 laws passed,lol,Land of the free to do what your told when your told,lmfao.

[ParrhesiaJoe]

Yes... many of the laws are to repeals old bad laws. The rest are new bad laws that we will pass new laws to repreal later. Or, bonus!!! Rate increases for fines and penalties =P

[xxxxrotor]

How many laws? haha

[CertainExtent27]

Yep 40,000 new laws are in effect and Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act so we definitely are not free...

[DairyLeeMatt1]

@DairyLeeMatt1 not saying that all the laws passed will have been necessary though.

[DairyLeeMatt1]

So 40000 laws comes to about 800 per state (not accounting for some of those which are federal). In the UK 3506 laws passed in 2010 so that's more than the equivalent of 4 US states so not exactly an oppressive number. I'd imagine a number of the "new" laws update existing ones so don't necessarily add to the number of laws in place. Wouldn't be surprised if things like the TX/TN/KS photo ID voting law counts as 3 instead of 1 because it was passed in 3 separate states.

[WolseyWow]

@xlr8up be low me troll

[xlr8up]

@WolseyWow

And all you are doing is complaining about "complainers."

[WolseyWow]

All you are doing is complaining.

[livinmy2ndchance]

I had to stop watching this because if I heard you say 40,000 laws again I was gonna lose it. You are right about all these laws but you have no right to talk country cause you sound really well un country I don't try to talk like you .The one thing I know is this, that Jesus is the ruler of of them all and even in the chaos those who call Him savior will be saved

[red425]

"I'm a law abiding citizen!" "No you aren't." "Yes I am!" "Let me see your socks!" "What? My socks!?" "Yes let me see them." "Well, here they are." "They don't match. That's against the law." "WHAT?" "You voted for it." "NO I DIDNT!" "Well, you voted for the politicians that voted for them." "NO I DIDNT!" "Oh well. Mismatched socks are cause for mandatory execution by gunfire, it's the law." "Dang. I wish I'd have known." Bang.