Last Day to Veto Bills is Wednesday

Wednesday is the last day for Governor Perdue to veto legislation. One controversial bill still in limbo is HB 89 which would expand the places gun owners with concealed weapons permits can carry their guns.

The bill would allow guns in state parks, some restaurants and on public transportation. One provision in the bill would allow Employees to take their guns into the parking lot at work if the business owner approves it. opponents include Atlanta transportation officials who say it would bring guns into crowded areas.

The Georgia PTA opposes the bill because it would bring guns into parks where children may gather. Gun rights groups including the National Rifle Association say gun owners with concealed permits need to be able to protect themselves in public.

The NRA has been pushing the bill for 2 years. Governor Perdue has until midnight to veto or sign the legislation.