HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMITTEE: Elections TIME & DATE: 2:00PM or upon final adjourn./recess Wednesday, March 12, 2003 PLACE: E2.012 CHAIR: Rep. Mary Denny ___________________________________________________________________________ HB 1549 Denny Relating to changes required in election laws to implement the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002. HB 266 Naishtat Relating to restrictions on payment of certain loans with political contributions. HB 283 Puente Relating to the making of political contributions to or the acceptance of political contributions by statewide officeholders and members of the legislature during the period in which the governor may veto a bill. HB 736 Denny / et al. Relating to use of the internal mail system of a governmental agency to deliver political advertising; providing a criminal penalty. HB 966 Alonzo Relating to enforcement of requirements relating to the filing of certain financial statements and campaign finance reports. HB 1271 Seaman Relating to the uniform election date for certain cities. HB 1274 Geren / et al. Relating to the procedure for collecting signatures on a petition filed in connection with a candidate's application for a place on the ballot. HB 1335 Villarreal Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to regulate political campaigns; providing a penalty. HB 1501 Denny Relating to the filing of campaign treasurer appointments and reports of political contributions and expenditures by candidates for, holders of, and specific-purpose committees for supporting or opposing candidates for or assisting holders of county, precinct, and certain district offices. ___________________________________________________________________________