In an attempt to maintain the highest levels of timeliness, we break from our usual format to issue this special edition of our newsletter devoted entirely to legislation, both enacted and proposed. We hope that the "Legislative Update" and the "ISBA Supports Increase for Public Defender Salaries" articles provide our readers with pertinent information from the General Assembly's 2001 session. In addition, we trust that the "Legislative Preview," "Governor Places Amendatory Veto on House Bill 3098," and "Reducing the Burden of Student Loans" pieces will alert you to potential State law changes during the General Assembly's 2002 session.