As reported in the News Briefs & Updates – Maricopa County Republican Committee, on June 19, 2013:
LD1 unanimously Passed a Motion of No Confidence Regarding Sen. Steve Pierce.
The vote was taken during the June 17 meeting: Motion: LD1 expresses a vote of no confidence in our LD1 Senator Steve Pierce who overwhelmingly and completely voted with Democrats regarding the Medicaid expansion and amendments (some are saying up to 50 times) in opposition to his fellow Republican senators, constituents, and party platform.