Senator Bill Montford Named Chairman of Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee

State Senator Bill Montford has been named Chairman of the Commerce and Tourism Committee and Vice Chairman of Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities Committee for the 2017-18 Legislative Sessions.

Senator Montford will also serve on Appropriations, Appropriations Subcommittee on Pre-K - 12 Education, Health Policy, and Rules Committees. Senator Montford represents a diverse district in North Florida that includes eleven counties.

“The economy influences the success of every institution in the State and so it is important to maintain a business friendly environment in Florida, as well as to stay focused on efforts to maintain a robust tourism industry. With more than 85 million people visiting our State already this year, Florida is sure to continue growing. Strong business and government partnerships will help ensure we have the much needed infrastructure to sustain that growth. Florida is an incredibly diverse State, and we are blessed with pristine environmental and historic sites across the State, transportation hubs in major cities and the preservation of land and small town life in rural areas. These unique areas provide economic opportunities that are good for all of Florida. As Chairman, I look forward to ensuring that the State is a good partner for local governments and businesses so we can capitalize on those opportunities. I appreciate President Negron’s confidence in me and I look forward to serving District 3 and the State of Florida in this new capacity,” said Senator Montford upon his appointment.

Senator Bill Montford

Senator Bill Montford (D-Tallahassee) represents the Florida Senate’s 3rd district, which includes the following counties: Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Hamilton, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla. Senator Montford was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and subsequently re-elected in 2012 and 2016. He serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism, Vice Chair of Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities and is a member of Appropriations, Appropriations Subcommittee on Pre-K - 12 Education, Health Policy, and Rules Committees.

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