Starting in 2015, there are several new laws that are going into effect.

Minimum wage has increased 15 cents per hour in Washington state, bringing it to $9.47 an hour. That is the highest in the country by 22 cents. Washington is one of nine states that raises the minimum wage based on an adjustment for yearly inflation.

New employer provisions under the Affordable Care Act require companies of a certain size to provide health care coverage to employees.

The law was set to go into effect last year but was postponed to start in 2015.

The price of compact flourescent light bulbs has increased in Washington. Every retailer in the state will charge an additional $0.25 per light bulb sold. This increase will go to a new compact flourescent light bulb recycling program. Since 2013, a state law has prohibited throwing CFL bulbs in the trash.

Now you can keep your license plates for as long as you own your vehicle. Previously, car owners had to replace plates every seven years. Plates will not transfer with a car that is sold, but owners can keep license plates from previous cars and transfer them to the new car for $10.

Information compiled from King 5.