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Kim Cruz, who said she has worked in title and escrow for more than three decades and currently serves as president of Fidelity National Title Utah, told the committee she seeks the commission post to strengthen industry standards and protect homeowners and consumers from fraud.

\"Fraud prevention is not only a back office concern anymore. It's a frontline priority for our business,\" Cruz said, listing seller impersonation, wire fraud and the advance of artificial intelligence as growing threats to real-estate transactions. She described her background operating both within a national title company and running a local title business prior to returning to Fidelity National.

Committee members asked about Cruz’s industry experience and local ties; she said she lives in South Jordan and works out of Fidelity’s Murray office. Senator Bridal moved to forward Cruz’s nomination with a favorable recommendation; the committee voted unanimously to do so. Senator Escamilla joined the committee online and voiced support for the nomination during discussion.

Cruz said, if appointed, she would focus on strengthening safeguards, industry education and practical, ethical policy-making to protect consumers. The full Senate will consider the nomination at a later date.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Senate Business and Labor Confirmation Committee - May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The confirmation committee unanimously recommended Kim Cruz, a long-time escrow professional and Fidelity National Title Utah executive, to the Title and Escrow Commission after she highlighted fraud prevention and consumer protections.","taxTitle","2025 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah","taxId",78171,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6235457,"Senate panel forwards Sheila Shrivastava nomination to state Money Management Council",532,47000,579000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397739-bb8e05bc5ef54fbe79a601fa0400a75a&start=47&end=579","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397739-bb8e05bc5ef54fbe79a601fa0400a75a/thumbnail_47000.jpg","/articles/6235457/Utah/Senate-panel-forwards-Sheila-Shrivastava-nomination-to-state-Money-Management-Council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235457-cdc168474518ff1cc516bbc70186419a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949354&Signature=gPfPtlq4CeUcKnLOOpABDjwcfxkoFztlQGHobiGHW10jWi-6oWj8HVuc~GSLpdO~nC-mXJxRj7bDIpYsOpLtXVdVWCtamaEhQt0gtkvOcjuwIiKi1aZ2HKKp28mQRoSi0IawuCDxu96DN8pQ2wBbawsCLNVRMgl3zn~Eh~s4IcKAPWV2lJFYzcPEjq4WRleP8JFLgrSBaR8q~r7VxolG4axJ6NZGcqmk-HzAeLKdV48XafXKA6-46JSaa9qgIpLSucozZ2idUBtys1P9-Dav~oJDq4cRveI7blCqJIhTbJZmEKITWDB4gAw1XjQ3Ave7Yx9ybfDdoI8ToRdOp5k40g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Utah Senate Business and Labor Confirmation Committee on May 19 voted unanimously to forward the nomination of Sheila Shrivastava, Salt Lake County Treasurer, to the State Money Management Council for consideration by the full Senate.

The nomination matters because the Money Management Council helps oversee the state’s pooled investments and policies that affect how public funds are invested under the Utah Money Management Act. Committee members asked Shrivastava about the council’s role in balancing security, liquidity and return for taxpayer funds.

Shrivastava, who said she was elected Salt Lake County Treasurer in November, described a professional background as a certified public accountant with more than three decades of accounting and consulting experience, including municipal and nonprofit work. \"If I myself am not feeling safe about investing in Bitcoin, I can't possibly put the public money in a Bitcoin investment,\" she said, describing her current position on cryptocurrency.

Committee members pressed on risk tolerances, asking whether she would take a conservative or more aggressive approach when investing state dollars. Shrivastava said she favors a conservative approach for public funds and emphasized portfolio diversity and ensuring short-term cash needs are covered before taking additional risk. She referenced the Utah Money Management Act as setting limits on permissible investments.

There was no public testimony on the appointment during the committee’s public comment period. Senator Bridal moved to forward the nomination to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation; the motion passed unanimously.

The committee also noted there were three nominations on the agenda that day; this article covers the discussion and committee action specific to Shrivastava’s nomination. The Senate will consider the nomination in a subsequent floor action.","The Utah Senate Business and Labor Confirmation Committee voted unanimously May 19 to forward Salt Lake County Treasurer Sheila Shrivastava’s nomination to the State Money Management Council after questioning her approach to emerging investments such as Bitcoin.","actionData","errors"]

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Senate committee forwards Kim Cruz nomination to Title and Escrow Commission

Senate panel forwards Sheila Shrivastava nomination to state Money Management Council