Transcript Highlights:

• A bill to be entitled: An act relating to search warrants. Show this bill temporarily postponed.
• First up, we want to go to CS for Senate Bill 442 by Senator Yarborough on search warrants.
• It specifies that if a search warrant is issued to search for and seize data or information contained
• Committee Substitute for House Bill 359, a bill to be entitled an act relating to search warrants.
• Committee Substitute for House Bill 359, a bill to be entitled an act relating to search warrants.

Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, introductions, and a moment of silence honoring service members killed in the conflict in Iran, including Florida native Captain Cody Cork. The chamber then moved through a special order calendar, taking up several bills on education, public safety, insurance, health, and local government policy. Many measures were accompanied by sponsor explanations and supportive remarks from members, often emphasizing constituent impacts, public safety, and administrative efficiency. The first major bill, SB 1062 on speech and debate education, was expanded through a delete-all amendment and passed 37-0 after extensive floor debate praising debate programs as a civic and educational tool. SB 1072 created an anti-Semitism task force in the Attorney General’s Office; an amendment clarified that criticism of Israel is not prohibited, and the bill passed 37-0. SB 1230/HB 1019 addressed PFAS “forever chemicals,” especially in firefighting foam, with phase-outs, testing, enforcement, and exceptions for certain federal, military, and emergency uses; it also passed 37-0 and was dedicated in memory of former firefighter Joe Casello. SB 1706 expanded the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with tighter eligibility rules, and SB 186 required broader seizure-response training and seizure action plans in schools; both passed unanimously. The Senate also approved SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 990 authorizing protected cell captive insurance companies, SB 554 modernizing nonprofit corporation law, SB 560 streamlining foster care medication and oversight procedures, SB 684 easing electronic signature requirements for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, and SB 778 revising forensic client services for certain defendants with intellectual disabilities or autism. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including SB 432, SB 928, and SB 620. Most of these measures passed by votes of 36-0 or 37-0 after brief debate or no debate. The most contentious item was SB 1134 on official actions of local governments related to DEI. The sponsor argued the bill would stop taxpayer funding and promotion of discriminatory or indoctrinating DEI practices, citing examples from several counties and cities. Multiple amendments sought to narrow penalties, protect good-faith officials, and preserve local proclamations and observances, including LGBTQ Pride Month and other cultural events, but those amendments were rejected. Debate centered on vagueness, local discretion, and whether the bill would chill legitimate government activity. The transcript cuts off during questioning on the underlying bill, before final disposition is shown.

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• ,</c><00:19:03.760><c> view,</c> The officer shall not see, search, view, The officer shall not see,
• search, view, or<00:19:04.400><c> require</c><00:19:04.720><c> the</c><00:19:04.960><c> forfeite</c><
• c><00:19:09.919><c> search</c><00:19:10.240><c> of</c><00:19:10.400><c> motor</c> search or request a
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Summary: The committee met for its sixth and final interim meeting after a brief technical delay, approved the October 14 minutes, and heard a presentation on a proposed Kentucky hands-free driving bill. The main discussion centered on distracted driving and a draft measure modeled on South Carolina law that would prohibit holding or supporting a mobile electronic device while driving on public roads, while allowing limited exceptions for parked/stopped vehicles, navigation, emergency reporting, dispatch systems, first responders, and certain hands-free call functions. The bill would make a violation a $100 fine plus court costs, with the draft allocating fine revenue to the traumatic brain injury trust fund, Kentucky trauma care system, and veteran program trust fund. The sponsor also said the bill would address prior concerns about enforcement and clarify that officers need a clear, unobstructed visual observation before stopping a driver, and that they may not search or seize devices or make custodial arrests solely for the violation. Alyssa Burns gave emotional testimony in support of the bill, describing the death of her young daughter Kimberly in a crash she attributed to a distracted driver and urging lawmakers to pass the measure to improve roadway safety. The sponsor cited Kentucky traffic fatality statistics, including 814 deaths in 2023 and an estimated 20% involving distracted driving, and argued that the bill could reduce preventable deaths. Several members voiced support and sympathy, including remarks comparing the effort to past seat belt legislation and suggesting possible future additions such as community service. One member raised concerns about enforcement and whether officers could reliably observe phone use inside vehicles, while another asked about the bill’s interaction with existing texting-while-driving penalties and whether points would still apply. The sponsor said the draft was still being refined, acknowledged gray areas, and invited further changes as the bill moves forward.

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• search charge is<00:03:28.400><c> imposed.
• </c> registration tax and now the EV search registration tax and now the EV search charge<00:07:54.560
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• </c><00:11:54.079><c> charge</c> discussions around the EV search charge discussions around the EV search

Transcript Highlights:

• Amendment right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches
• To the point, if a judge forgets to sign a search warrant, is it still a legal search warrant?
• I mean, should that technicality get rid of a search warrant and drug evidence?
• Or do you want search warrants without signatures to be okay? Mr. Chair, Senator Kavanagh, Mr.
• I know that judges issue search warrants in the middle of the night, and they do them electronically

Bills: HB2056 , HB2057 , HB2224 , HB2257 , HB2265 , HB2311 , HB2352 , HB2367 , HB2369 , HB2446 , HB2532 , HB2592 , HB2752 , HB2809 , HB2957

Committee: Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Keywords: brackish water, groundwater, desalination, water resources, feasibility study, environmental impact, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, produce incentive, agriculture, economic support, funding, Arizona, boating, watercraft licensing, law enforcement

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• So what the amendment essentially is doing is basically funding an FTE to go search for all of the federal
• $153,000 this biennium to make sure that that work gets done, that we will reap the rewards as we search
• So what the amendment essentially is doing is, you know, basically funding an FTE to go search for all
• $153,000 this biennium to make sure that that work gets done, that we will reap the rewards as we search
• Beyond that, Fish and Wildlife does a lot of other services like search and rescue.

Bills: HB2289

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: appropriations, budget, fiscal matters, state spending, general fund, supplemental budget, biennial budget, substitute bill, public defense, civil legal aid, courts, judicial branch, homelessness, supportive housing, affordable housing, behavioral health, juvenile rehabilitation, youth services, child welfare, foster care

Transcript Highlights:

• They post budgets, but we can't search budgets. They post budgets, but we can't search budgets.
• They complain about not having access, not being able to search, not knowing where the money goes.
• They complain about not having access, not being able to search, not knowing where the money goes.
• And if it's related to your question, travel, we should be able to search and look at the information
• We should be able to search and look at the information in an easy way.

Summary: The subcommittee first took up HB 387 on ADS-B airport billing. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would stop airports and third-party vendors from using federally required automatic dependent surveillance broadcast data to calculate landing or touch-and-go fees, arguing the technology was intended for safety and collision avoidance, not invoicing. An amendment clarifying touch-and-go landings and other fee calculations was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably 15-0. Members then heard several local and policy bills. CS/HB 803 on private-provider building permits and inspections drew broad support from industry groups and was reported favorably 14-1. HB 451 and HB 4053, local fire-district assessment bills, were presented as relief for homeowners and churches facing higher non-ad valorem assessments; both were reported favorably after amendments, with testimony emphasizing impacts on houses of worship and local communities. PCS/HB 1329 on local government spending transparency prompted extensive debate over searchable budget formats, posting requirements, and possible unfunded mandates; supporters framed it as taxpayer access and accountability, while opponents argued many local governments already provide this information and that the bill could impose costs. It was reported favorably 8-4. The committee also advanced PCS/HB 927 on local land planning and development, which would allow qualified professionals to assist with pre-application reviews; local government representatives raised concerns about preemption and environmental restrictions, but the bill was reported favorably 13-2. HB 929 on chickee huts, PCS/HB 4081 on expanding a local water and sewer district by referendum, and HB 489 conveying the Trenton Train Depot to the city and county all passed unanimously or near-unanimously. HB 1211, a Department of Military Affairs bill updating leave and assistance-program provisions, was amended and reported favorably. HB 1041, creating business incentives for veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses, also passed 13-0 after amendment and supportive testimony from members and veterans. The final item shown was HB 1001, a bill restricting county and municipal DEI-related actions and contracting; the sponsor described it as a response to division and waste, and members began questioning its definitions, scope, and potential effects on training and civil actions, but the transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on that bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• Just as urgently, please do not stop the search for Seal Stewart.
• I can search for the joy, the laughter, and search for some peace.
• Plus, we must continue the support in the search for Syl. This is my daughter.
• We are not stopping the search for SEAL. Thank you.
• We are not stopping... ...the search for Seal Stewart.

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• As we conducted a ground search for a young autistic child who was later found faced down in a pond,
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• a</c><01:16:30.120><c> young</c><01:16:30.360><c> autistic</c><01:16:30.880><c> child</c> ground search
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• </c><01:43:47.639><c> and</c> you get them on scene for search and you get them on scene for search and

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

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Transcript Highlights:

• So, real institutional-level things from a relatively small, now very large stablecoin group.
• That is one thing that is quite unique about the structure of Hedera relative to many of the other major
• to many of structure of Hyera relative to many of the<01:09:51.040><c> other</c><01:09:51.679><c> uh
• </c><01:32:34.239><c> sort</c><01:32:34.400><c> of</c><01:32:34.560><c> points</c><01:32:35.199><c> rel
• </c> highlight any other sort of points rel highlight any other sort of points rel to<01:32:35.840><c

Summary: The commission met with a quorum, approved the agenda, and approved the November 12 minutes after a motion, second, and unanimous voice/online consent. The chair said the meeting would include two presentations—one from Noah Herman of Fortress Global and one from John Kicko and team from Hedera—followed by discussion of the commission’s next steps and public comment. The chair also noted he was still seeking a clerk for note-taking. Herman’s presentation focused on stablecoins, blockchain use cases, and operational considerations for states and other institutions. He described Fortress as an enterprise crypto-wallet and treasury platform serving corporates, governments, and nonprofits, and used examples such as Save the Children and a large global commodities firm to illustrate custody and treasury management on blockchain rails. He said stablecoins are designed to maintain a U.S. dollar peg, are increasingly backed by treasuries and subject to greater transparency, and are being adopted by major firms and payment companies because they can improve speed, reduce cost, and simplify payments. He also highlighted market growth, including claims that stablecoins now represent a significant share of on-chain activity and are a major holder of U.S. Treasuries. He identified custody as a key issue for state and institutional use, outlining qualified custody, managed custody, and self-custody models. He said the main practical challenge for the commodities client was moving funds safely and quickly across global time zones and that blockchain rails could solve problems that traditional banking rails could not. He framed the broader trend as one of accelerating institutional adoption, citing recent acquisitions and product launches by Visa, Stripe, Citi, and PayPal as evidence that stablecoin infrastructure is becoming mainstream.

Transcript Highlights:

• lack of pet policy disclosure further exacerbates an already challenging process for pet owners searching
• choose between securing a stable home without their pets or continuing a costly and time-consuming search
• Easing the rental search process for Californians with pets is important because pets are companions
• pets find stable housing during California's housing crisis, supporting pet owners during the rental search
• In a recent survey, we examined the housing search experiences of more than 1,100 California renters.

Committee: Senate Judiciary

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee heard several bills focused on health care planning, mental health court participation, homeowners association governance, groundwater enforcement, pet-policy disclosure in rentals, and post-disaster property speculation. SB 1088 would update California’s POLST and DNR laws by renaming POLST to Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, allowing electronic signatures, clarifying who may sign on a patient’s behalf, and making clear that these forms are voluntary; it drew support from the Coalition for Compassionate Care and no opposition. SB 1242 would let original family petitioners participate in CARE Court for care coordination and information-sharing, while preserving judicial discretion to exclude them if harmful; supporters said it would improve treatment coordination, while Disability Rights California opposed it as coercive and a removal of patient consent. The committee advanced SB 1242 on a 7-0 vote, with the bill placed on call. The committee also considered SB 1007, which would require more HOA budget transparency, disclosure of evidence for violations, and a lower cap on regular assessment increases without a homeowner vote. Supporters argued it would improve accountability and protect homeowners from steep fee hikes, while HOA industry groups warned it could undermine funding for insurance, maintenance, and other operating costs. Members raised concerns about the cap and the need for flexibility for large expenses; the bill passed 6-1 and was placed on call. SB 1364, as amended, would prevent a person convicted of sexual assault from obtaining custody or visitation of a child conceived from that assault, while preserving the possibility of voluntary co-parenting and aiming to qualify California for federal grant funding; it passed 8-0 and was placed on call. Later, SB 997 would give the North Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency lien authority to enforce fees and its groundwater sustainability plan, addressing an enforcement gap for a GSA created by special legislation rather than a joint powers agreement. It drew support from agricultural and county groups and passed 9-0, placed on call. SB 1296 would require landlords to disclose pet policies up front on applications, websites, and ads, and allow refund of an application fee if disclosure was not provided before payment; supporters said it would reduce wasted application costs and pet relinquishment, while rental housing groups said the ad disclosure requirements were impractical. The bill passed 8-0 and was placed on call. The final bill, SB 1090, was introduced to prohibit large property owners from making unsolicited purchase offers for five years in wildfire-disaster areas, responding to investor activity after the Eaton and Palisades fires; the author and a SAGE witness described it as a protection against disaster capitalism and predatory low offers to displaced residents.

Transcript Highlights:

• Miss Holsho responded that they believe this bill is a solution in search of a problem.
• :21:42.240><c> in</c> we believe this bill is a solution in we believe this bill is a solution in search
• </c><00:21:44.320><c> Right</c><00:21:44.559><c> now</c><00:21:44.880><c> the</c> search of a problem
• Right now the search of a problem.
• testifier here to my left, your right, just elaborate on this some more, but this is not a problem in search

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• So, I've searched the RSA and maybe the people from NHLA know more on this than me, but I searched the
• So, I've<00:27:00.799><c> searched</c><00:27:01.120><c> the</c><00:27:01.360><c> RSA</c><00:27:02.320
• ><c> and</c><00:27:02.720><c> maybe</c><00:27:03.600><c> uh</c><00:27:03.760><c> the</c> I've searched
• the RSA and maybe uh the I've searched the RSA and maybe uh the people<00:27:04.240><c> from</c><00:
• NHLA know more on this than me,<00:27:06.799><c> but</c><00:27:06.960><c> I</c><00:27:07.200><c> searched

Committee: House Housing

Transcript Highlights:

• year, the San Francisco Police Department allowed out-of-state officers to run 1.6 million illegal searches
• last year, San Francisco Police Department allowed out-of-state officers to run 1.6 million illegal searches
• The auditor found that between 82 and 92% of all investigator searches were for records less than six
• agencies are typically unaware of who they are sharing data with or the reason that their data is being searched
• times, audit logs obtained from public records requests have revealed law enforcement performing searches

Committee: Senate Transportation

Summary: The Senate Transportation Committee heard a series of bills focused on driver accountability, curb management, privacy, illegal dumping enforcement, rail coordination, billboard signage, and high-speed rail development. SB 953 by Senator Nilo would add DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases dismissed through diversion; the author and supporters, including a victim’s mother and CHP representatives, argued it would ensure fatal conduct is reflected in driving records, while no opposition testified. SB 1292 by Senator Richardson would let certain cities use stationary cameras or sensors to enforce curb use in designated zones with human review of citations; supporters said it would help manage modern delivery and loading activity, while one privacy group remained cautious but noted the committee amendments improved the bill. SB 1228 by Senator Rubio would create a permanent compliance path for a small number of existing redevelopment-era LED advertising displays; supporters said it preserves local revenue and existing signs, while the outdoor advertising industry opposed it over federal compliance and fairness concerns. SB 1013 by Senator Cervantes would tighten ALPR privacy and security rules, require DOJ audits, training, and a 30-day retention limit; privacy advocates supported it as a needed enforcement measure, while law enforcement groups opposed the retention cap and hot-list limits as too restrictive. SB 1218 by Senator Arreguín would block DMV registration renewal for vehicles with unpaid illegal dumping fines, modeled on parking citation enforcement; local officials and city representatives strongly supported it as a deterrent, and no opposition was heard. SB 1136 by Senator Blakespear would require rail agencies to better coordinate service to major events and integrate fares and schedules; transit and rail advocates supported it, with some agencies taking a work-with-author or neutral position. SB 1425 by the committee chair would create a permit process for new encroachments on high-speed rail right-of-way; supporters said it would help protect and manage the corridor, while utilities and a city raised concerns about rights-of-way and enforcement language. SB 1411 by Senator Stern would expand high-speed rail authority to pursue public-private partnerships and early works, removing a project cap; supporters from Metro, labor, and rail groups said it would help leverage funding and advance the project, while Merced-area agencies remained cautious but noted amendments. Most bills were moved on committee votes, generally along party lines or with broad support, and several were left on call after roll calls.

Transcript Highlights:

• last year, San Francisco Police Department allowed out-of-state officers to run 1.6 million illegal searches
• last year, San Francisco Police Department allowed out-of-state officers to run 1.6 million illegal searches
• The auditor found that between 82 and 92% of all investigator searches were for records less than six
• agencies are typically unaware of who they are sharing data with or the reason that their data is being searched
• times, audit logs obtained from public records requests have revealed law enforcement performing searches

Committee: Senate Transportation

Transcript Highlights:

• requirement lives in the Fourth Amendment and the federal constitution and generally applies to searches
• This is not a search, right? No AG is going into your house to see if there's evidence of a crime.
• attorney, I don't get to make the argument to a criminal defendant, 'Hey, I'm already in your house searching
• domestic violence assaults, stalking, DUI, hit-and-runs, and even precludes use of the system for searches
• First, more than 50 police agencies used Flock ALPRs last year to search for the whereabouts of protesters

Summary: The committee heard several bills, with the most extensive discussion focused on civil investigative demands for the Attorney General (ESSB 5925), automated license plate readers (ESSB 6002/6702), medical debt interest limits (ESSB 5993), default judgments in consumer debt cases (SSB 5720), adult guardianship technical changes (ESSB 5837), and Court of Appeals bailiff authority (SB 6011). Sponsors and agency staff generally framed the bills as targeted tools or clarifications, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, due process, overreach, and unintended consequences. The AG’s office supported 5925 as a way to investigate civil rights, wage theft, and related laws more efficiently; opponents argued it gave too much pre-suit power and lacked sufficient judicial safeguards. The Court of Appeals bailiff bill was presented as a near-identical extension of authority already given to Supreme Court bailiffs, with no major controversy beyond questions about training. The ALPR bill drew the sharpest policy split. Supporters, including the prime sponsor and civil rights advocates, argued Washington lacks meaningful regulation of license plate readers and needs limits on retention, sharing, and vendor access to protect privacy and prevent misuse. Law enforcement, cities, and some parking-related users said the bill was necessary but too restrictive or technically flawed, warning it could effectively shut down the technology or prevent use in serious cases; they asked for broader crime coverage, clearer definitions, and longer retention. Privacy and civil liberties groups supported regulation but urged stronger protections, especially shorter retention periods and tighter limits on third-party access. On medical debt, the sponsor and supporters argued that capping interest at 1% would reduce financial harm to patients, especially those facing serious illness, and would still allow administrative costs to be covered. They cited bankruptcy risk, chronic illness, and the burden on families, while noting the bill was narrowed from an earlier version and made prospective. Hospitals, collectors, dentists, and physician groups opposed the bill, saying it would not solve broader affordability problems, could reduce repayment incentives, and might push providers toward cash-only models or credit cards, especially harming small and rural practices. The committee also heard support for the consumer debt default judgment bill as a negotiated compromise that improves notice and preserves existing debt-buyer protections, and for the guardianship bill as a technical cleanup of adult guardianship and supported decision-making provisions. No votes or final actions were taken in the hearing excerpts provided.

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• will open the hearing on House Bill 2481, prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination and search
• House Bill 2481, prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination and search pricing for retail goods
• House Bill 2481 relates to prohibiting surveillance-based price discrimination and search pricing for
• That's using personal inferred data that they collect on you, from facial recognition to your Internet search
• That's using personal inferred data that they collect on you, from facial recognition to your Internet search

Bills: HB2278 , HB2325 , HB2481 , HB2503

Committee: House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans

Keywords: tourism, promotion areas, state funding, economic development, community engagement, tourism promotion, Washington Tourism Marketing Authority, assessment, self-supported assessment, visitor economy, destination marketing, statewide marketing, lodging, hotels, restaurants, travel services, attractions, recreation, retail, beverage producers

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• appointed to the board at... ...Miami-Dade College in 2020, and it was during a time when a presidential search
• We rebooted the search.
• And you can search all over this country and you'll be hard pressed to find people that have even one
• And you can search all over this country and you'll be hard pressed to find people that have even one
• I also serve as chairman of the Finance Committee and chairman of the last two presidential search committees

Committee: Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education

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• Emergency medical and rescue volunteers like firefighters, EMTs, and search and rescue teams are known
• And worst of all, patients and communities will be left searching desperately to access vital health
• /c><00:26:41.520><c> will</c><00:26:41.679><c> be</c><00:26:41.840><c> left</c><00:26:42.000><c> searching
• </c> and communities will be left searching and communities will be left searching desperately<00:26:

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• And I told you at the time that I had seen it happen before and I was searching my memory, but what happened
• > I</c><00:18:34.440><c> was</c> seen it happen before and I was seen it happen before and I was searching
• 35.200><c> memory,</c><00:18:35.560><c> but</c><00:18:36.400><c> uh</c><00:18:37.120><c> what</c> searching
• my memory, but uh what searching my memory, but uh what happened<00:18:37.880><c> yesterday</c><00:18

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• </c><00:54:18.800><c> for</c><00:54:19.119><c> zero,</c> And I think if I search for zero, And I think
• if I search for zero, spell<00:54:21.839><c> it</c><00:54:22.000><c> right.
• So it's relatively easy to tokenize something that is fine-grained already.
• So it's it's relatively<01:25:25.920><c> easy</c><01:25:26.560><c> to</c><01:25:27.199><c> um</c><01:
• 25:27.920><c> to</c><01:25:28.080><c> tokenize</c> relatively easy to um to tokenize relatively easy

Summary: The meeting began with roll call and approval of the prior meeting minutes, which passed unanimously. Members then introduced the day’s presentations, including one on the Canton network and another on tokenizing real-world assets, with a focus on how blockchain systems can support regulated financial institutions and asset tokenization. Julie, the director of policy and government affairs at Digital Asset, presented on the Canton network, describing it as a privacy-enabled public blockchain designed for regulated finance. She said tokenization should preserve the same legal and economic rights as the underlying asset, and argued that blockchain-based books and records can shorten settlement times, improve 24/7 trading, and reduce friction in capital markets. She identified three main barriers to institutional adoption of public blockchains: lack of privacy, limited throughput/scalability, and lack of control for compliance purposes such as freezing assets, pausing transactions, and meeting AML/sanctions obligations. She explained Canton’s structure as a public, permissionless network with application-level privacy controls, a global synchronizer, and super validators chosen by vote. She also highlighted current ecosystem participants and use cases, including Broadridge, Circle, and the DTCC’s planned tokenization of U.S. Treasuries on the network. Members and online participants asked about the relationship between tokenized assets and the Clarity Act, tokenized deposits, safeguards for faster settlement, and whether the platform could be used for municipal or property records. Julie said Digital Asset was not taking a position on rewards, but supported clearer statutory definitions because tokenized securities should carry the same rights as the underlying assets and investors need to know whether a token is a true tokenized security or a synthetic/reference token. She said the company is agnostic on whether the cash leg is stablecoins or tokenized deposits, though it expects both to develop. In response to concerns about rapid settlement, she pointed to institution-level permissions and SEC disclosure expectations as safeguards. She also said the technology could be used for other records, including potentially property-related records, if those assets can be tokenized.