MSNBC.COM: 40,000 New Laws Go Into Effect in 2012

Politicians can never give enough orders.  About 40,000 state laws taking effect at the start of the new year will change rules about  getting abortions in New Hampshire, learning about gays and lesbians in California, getting jobs in Alabama and even driving golf carts in Georgia. Several federal rules change with the new year, too, including a Social Security ... MORE