Dave Murzin

Dave Murzin
Florida House of Representatives District 2
Former member
Term in office began 2002
Term in office ended 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Legislator

Dave Murzin was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District from 2002-2010. Due to Florida term limits, Murzin could not run for re-election in the Florida House of Representatives elections of 2010.

Murzin has worked as a property manager for Baptist Healthcare, and legislative assistant to House Majority Leader Jerry Maygarden and Representative Jeff Miller.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of Leadership Pensacola, and former President of Grace Lutheran Church, the Republican Club of Greater Pensacola, and Toastmasters International.

Issue positions

Murzin did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.

Committee assignments

2009-2010

• Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee
• Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council (Chair)
• Energy & Utilities Policy Committee
• Policy Council
• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee

Sponsored legislation

Murzin's sponsored legislation included:

• HB 7009 - "Public Transit: Provides definitions relating to commuter rail service, rail corridors, & railroad operation for purposes of rail program within DOT"
• HB 7123 - "Military Base Closures: Establishes Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support"
• HB 7125 - "Public Records/Public Meetings/Military Bases: Creates exemption from public records requirements for specified records relating to military bases which are held by Florida Council on Military Base and Mission Support; creates exemption from public meetings requirements for council meetings at which exempt information is presented or discussed; creates exemption from public records requirements for records generated during council meetings that are closed to public; provides penalty; provides for future legislative review & repeal; provides statement of public necessity."

For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.

Elections

2008

On November 4, 2008, Murzin won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 2nd District, defeating Zane Bentley (NPA). Murzin received 46,479 votes in the election while Bentley received 17,383 votes. Murzin raised $132,122 for his campaign; Bentley raised $9,767.

Florida House of Representatives, District 2
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Dave Murzin (R)		46,479	72.8%
Zane Bentley (NPA)		17,383	27.2%

Campaign donors

Below are Murzin's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:

Contributor	2008 total
AT&T	$3,000
FL Assoc of Realtors	$2,000
FL Cable Telecommunications Assoc	$2,000
Hospital Corporation of America	$1,500
Teco Energy	$1,500

External links

Suggest a link

• Dave Murzin's personal website
• Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Dave Murzin
• Project Vote Smart legislative profile
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
• Dave Murzin on Facebook
• Dave Murzin on Twitter

References

Political offices
Preceded by -	Florida House of Representatives District 2 2002–2010	Succeeded by Clay Ingram