The new year is just around the corner, and with it comes some new laws here in Florida. One that could have a big impact is the new law aimed at stabilizing the property insurance system across the state. It includes a provision that policyholders no longer have to sign claims over to contractors. Another new law says any judge or lawmaker leaving their position after January 1st cannot lobby within six years of leaving office. Another new law extends the toll road discount for drivers who use the state’s toll roads frequently. Another new law, which newspapers fought against vigorously, allows local governments to post legal notices of public meetings to publicly accessible websites instead of having to have them printed in newspapers.