Nonprofits whose primary purpose is raising or spending money to influence elections can qualify as political committees, a designation that triggers stricter donor disclosure requirements.
Commissioners tabled a vote on an earlier version of the amendment at their April 21 meeting, citing concerns that the regulation could infringe on property rights.
Officials said the safety analysis will “further mitigate risks to workers and environment” and improve waste characterization operations – one of the final steps before waste is ready for WIPP.
The charges originated from the overdose death of 12-year-old Brent Sullivan, Smith’s grandson, who police said smoked fentanyl at his grandmother’s house in the 2400 block of Western Way in Carlsbad.
