Georgia Senate rushes campus carry bill to House

By Chris Eger

Provided lawmakers in the Georgia House act quickly, Gov. Nathan Deal could have a decision to make on signing or vetoing campus carry legislation for the second time in two years. (Photo: Georgia Governor’s Office)
In a Republican-heavy vote, Senate lawmakers on Tuesday returned a bill allowing concealed carry on public colleges and universities to the House for action against a ticking legislative clock.
The measure, HB 280, would amend Georgia law to drop some gun free zones on postsecondary campuses. Originating in the House, it was approved by that body 108-63 earlier this month, but as the Senate made changes to the language of the bill before passing it 32-22 this week it heads back for concurrence. However, as the Georgia General Assembly is set to end its current session on March 30, legislators must act fast to get it to Gov. Nathan Deal — where it could face another battle.
While the Assembly has explored campus carry legislation for the past four sessions, a successful measure, HB 859, landed on Deal’s desk in 2016 only to see the Republican scuttle the proposal though he made comments supporting it during the legislative process.
The language of the current bill is slightly watered down

Source: Guns.com