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

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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.

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