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Lawmakers Consider Pension Funds, Mental Health On Session's Final Day

By Makenzie O'Keefe

DENVER (CBS4) - Wednesday is the final day of the Colorado Legislative Session, and lawmakers have a lot to discuss before the day is over.

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Some of the big issues that will come up on the final day include the state's pension funding, specifically in relation to teachers, and measures dealing with mental health services.

There were nearly 40 bills that covered a wide range of mental health issues introduced over the course of this year's session.

A bill that would allow 18-year-olds to sell alcohol in Colorado will also face its fate on Wednesday. The bill was introduced just months before hundreds of grocery stores and convenience stores begin to sell full-strength beer and malt liquor. That bill was passed in the Senate, but was amended in the House so it will go back to the Senate for re-approval.

The session will officially close at midnight.

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Makenzie O'Keefe joined the CBS4 team as a reporter in 2017. Read her bio, connect with her on Facebook, follow her on Twitter at @makenziepokeefe or email her your story ideas.

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