Dorothy Hukill Ready to Lead House Economic Affairs Committee

With an eye at running for the state Senate in 2012, Rep. Dorothy Hukill, R-Port Orange, weighed in on being named to head up the Economic Affairs Committee.

I am deeply honored to be called to lead this most important committee, said Hukill, who represents part of Volusia County, on Tuesday. Revitalizing Floridas economy is of the utmost importance and I look forward to working with my colleagues to fashion state policies that create jobs and foster economic growth.

Hukills team stressed that the committee would work to offer free-market solutions to improve the states sluggish economy. The committee oversees five subcommittees and works on transportation, banking and insurance issues, tourism and economic development.