ATLANTA – A day after approving a bill allowing concealed guns on college campuses, Georgia House members on Tuesday backed a separate measure permitting Tasers and other electroshock weapons.
The House also approved deadlines for collecting and testing rape kits. The state Senate backed a bill exempting all state agencies from sharing records on business location or expansion.
None of the proposals gained final passage Tuesday. Georgia law requires that bills pass both chambers before going to Gov. Nathan Deal’s desk.
Tuesday marked the 26th day of the 40-day legislative session. Bills must pass at least one chamber by the 30th day to remain alive this year.
Here’s a look at developments from the General Assembly: