Citizens Against Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS)

Citizens Against Newport Silicon Smelter: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.205, .235 & .305 for failure to register as a political committee and report contributions, expenditures & electioneering communication. (EY 18 Oct 18)

Case Details

Case Number

42973

Respondent

Citizens Against Newport Silicon Smelter (CANSS)

Complainant

Norm Smith

Date Opened

November 13, 2018

Case Status

Case Closed with No Evidence of Violations

PDC staff found no evidence of violation.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235
  • RCW 29B.25.020/42.17A.205
  • RCW 29B.30.020/42.17A.305

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

  • Allegation One: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.205 for failure to register as a political committee.
  • Allegation Two: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures. 
  • Allegation Three: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.305 for failure to report electioneering communication (e.g. Facebook ads supporting candidates).

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Penalties

None