Dave Murzin
Dave Murzin is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 2 from 2002 to 2010.
Biography
Murzin's professional experience includes working 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 a former president of Grace Lutheran Church, the Republican Club of Greater Pensacola, and Toastmasters International.[1]
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
Issues
Murzin did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
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.[3] Murzin raised $132,122 for his campaign; Bentley raised $9,767.[4]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Dave Murzin (R)
|
46,479 | 72.8% | ||
| Zane Bentley (NPA) | 17,383 | 27.2% | ||
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See also
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida House of Representatives
- Florida House Committees
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Dave Murzin's personal website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Dave Murzin on Facebook
- Dave Murzin on Twitter
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 2 2002–2010 |
Succeeded by Clay Ingram |
