The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.

The brief of petitioner is to be filed with the Clerk

and served upon opposing counsel on or before 3 p.m.,

Friday, March 3, 2000. The brief of respondents is to be

filed with the Clerk and served upon opposing counsel on

or before 3 p.m., Friday, March 31, 2000. A reply brief,

if any, is to be filed with the Clerk and served upon

opposing counsel on or before 3 p.m., Monday, April 17,

2000. Rule 29.2 does not apply.

99-401 CA DEMOCRATIC PARTY, ET AL. V. JONES, CA SEC. OF STATE

The motion of Republican Party of Alaska, et al.

for leave to file a brief as amici curiae is granted.