The Arizona House gave final approval to a measure that will allow guns on college campuses, although it doesn't go so far as to allow them inside buildings or classrooms.

Senate Bill 1467 passed 33-24, with several Republicans and all present Democrats voting against the measure. The final version of the bill requires state community colleges and universities to allow both concealed and openly carried weapons in their public rights of way, which would likely include public roads and adjacent sidewalks.

The original version would have allowed guns everywhere on college campuses, including in classrooms. Bill sponsor Sen. Ron Gould, R-Lake Havasu City, said he narrowed the scope to assure the bill's passage.

SB 1467 now goes to Gov. Jan Brewer, who has five days to sign it, veto it or do nothing and allow it to become law.

Brewer spokesman Matthew Benson declined to comment on whether Brewer will sign the measure. She has historically been supportive of measures expanding gun rights.

Currently, Arizona and 24 other states allow public colleges and universities to make their own decisions about regulating firearms on campus. None in Arizona allows the public to carry guns on campus.

Utah is the only state to require public colleges and universities to allow concealed weapons everywhere on campus. The Texas Senate was scheduled to vote Thursday on a measure that would do that as well, but delayed the vote as support weakened.

Faculty organizations at all three of Arizona's public universities have passed resolutions opposing SB 1467, and campus law enforcement testified against it.

Several Democrats said they were concerned that the bill did not define what qualified as a public right of way and so would allow guns on campus pathways or open outdoor areas. Republican supporters dispute that, saying there is no definition of right of way elsewhere in state statute. The matter will likely be left to the courts to resolve if the bill becomes law.

Five Republican state representatives voted against the bill.

"I'm extremely troubled by our desire to put weapons on an educational campus," said Rep. Bob Robson, R-Chandler. "It makes absolutely no sense if you've been on a college campus and recognize the emotional highs and lows that students have."

Rep. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, opposed the bill and said it was part of an incremental effort to expand where guns are allowed. "Next year it'll be in the classroom, and then it's only a matter of time before it gets to K-12," she said.

Rep. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek, an Arizona State University professor, said she's always been proud of the fact that Arizona has some of the most lenient gun laws in the nation, but she said this bill crosses the line.

"The idea of guns on campus is just so morally objectionable to me that I can absolutely not vote yes," she said. "When parents across the United States decide where to send their kids, they are going to have to take into consideration that there could be guns on campus."

But bill supporters said SB 1467 would improve campus safety and solve the problem of gun owners finding themselves in violation of campus regulations by simply driving through campus on a public right of way with a gun in their car. State statute already allows guns on city streets, sidewalks and other public rights of way.

"This is a reasonable bill," said Rep. Eddie Farnsworth, R-Gilbert. "It doesn't take guns into any facilities. It's not going to increase violence. It just gives reasonable access to the right of way."

Rep. David Gowan, R-Sierra Vista, said the bill was not about putting guns on campus but about allowing people to defend themselves.

"You don't know when a criminal is going to carry a gun anywhere," Gowan said. "That's the purpose of carrying a gun with you, to defend yourself."

The Associated Press contributed to this article.