Dorothy Hukill
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| Dorothy Hukill | ||
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| Current candidacy | ||
| Running for Florida State Senate, District 7 | ||
| Date of primary | August 14, 2012 | |
| General election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Current office | ||
| Florida House Of Representatives District 28 | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor of Port Orange | ||
| 2000 - 2004 | ||
| Vice Mayor/Councilmember, Port Orange | ||
| 1998 - 1999 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | City University of New York (1967) | |
| Master's | Columbia University (1970) | |
| J.D. | St. John's University (1978) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 20, 1946 | |
| Place of birth | New York, New York | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Protestant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Hukill has a private law practice, and has worked as a business owner and elementary school teacher.
She is a member of the Area Board of Realtors, Central Florida Legal Services Board of Directors, Committee for Ponce Preserve, and Chair of the Eastport Redevelopment Agency.[1]
Issues
Hukill 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.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Hukill's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 971 - "Governmental Financial Information: Creates "Transparency Florida Act"; requires EOG to consult with specified legislative committees to establish website to provide information relating to each appropriation in GAA"
- HB 7049 - "Community Affairs: Creates Office of Emergency Management within EOG; creates additional divisions of DOS"
- HB 7127 - "Growth Management: Revises requirements for adopting amendments to capital improvements element, future land-use plan elements, intergovernmental coordination elements, & public school facilities element implementing school concurrency program of local comprehensive plans"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hukill has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations
- Economic Affairs, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hukill served on these committees:
- Economic Development & Community Affairs Policy Council
- Health Care Regulation Policy Committee
- Military & Local Affairs Policy Committee (Chair)
- Policy Council
- Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Committee
Elections
2012
- See also: Florida State Senate elections, 2012
Hukill is running in the 2012 election for Florida State Senate District 7. Hukill is running against Jacqueline Porter and Rob Bradley in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012.[3]
2010
Hukill ran for re-election to the 28th District seat in 2010. She defeated Richard Dembinsky (Write-in) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 28 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dorothy Hukill (R)
| 42,097 | 99.73% | ||
| Richard Dembinsky (Write-in) | 114 | 0.27% | ||
She defeated Teresa A. Valdes in the August 24 primary.[5]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 28 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dorothy Hukill
| 9,220 | 68.81% | ||
| Teresa A. Valdes | 4,179 | 31.19% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hukill won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 28th District, defeating William Smalley (D). Hukill received 47,443 votes in the election while Smalley received 29,622 votes.[6] Hukill raised $270,590 for her campaign; Smalley raised $6,951.[7]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 28 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Dorothy Hukill (R)
| 47,443 | 61.6% | ||
| William Smalley (D) | 29,622 | 38.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Hukill raised $165,744 in contributions. [8]
Her five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $24,550 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $3,500 |
| Florida Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Florida Police Benevolent Association | $2,000 |
| Hospital Corp Of America | $2,000 |
2008
Below are Hukill's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[9]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Republican Party | $33,514 |
| Hospital Corporation of America | $3,000 |
| FL Hospital Association | $2,500 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $2,500 |
| FL Association of Realtors | $2,000 |
Recent news
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- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
External links
- Dorothy Hukill's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Dorthy Hukill
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Dorothy Hukill on Facebook
- Dorothy Hukill on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hukill Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hukill Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed April 15, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ Florida Election Watch, "August 24, 2010 State Representative primary results
- ↑ Florida House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 28 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 28 2004–present | Succeeded by NA |
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