The Illinois legislature is wishing state residents a Happy New Year by enacting 300 new laws for them to follow in 2010. Beginning tomorrow a bevy of new statues will go on the books, and some of theme will affect millions of people.

To make life easier, we've sorted through the list and plucked the laws that will have the most impact on you:

--  Bowling alleys are now protected from civil suits if they post signage warning about the dangers of wearing bowling shoes outdoors.

--  Elementary and High Schools are now required to study Mexican-American History.

--  The department of transportation can post signs that prohibit truckers from using loud brakes known as “jake brakes.”

--  “How’s my driving” stickers, complete with area code and phone numbers, will be required for school buses.

--  September becomes Brain Aneurysm Month.

--  17-year-olds will be tried in juvenile court for misdemeanors.



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NEW YEAR, NEW LAWS