ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia lawmakers had to decide whether to permit concealed handguns on college campuses and cut some residents’ income taxes as the legislative session drew to a close on Thursday.
Lobbyists and advocates were in for a long night as they tried to keep watch on lawmakers rushing to pass dozens of bills before adjourning for the year. This way of lawmaking amid the chaos can lead to dramatic last-minute changes to legislation, some intentional and some by accident.
Lawmakers used to consider midnight a hard deadline for ending the session, but in recent years they’ve continued passing bills past that hour.
Here’s a look at some of the top issues at the Capitol:
GUNS ON CAMPUS