Steve Pierce

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Steve Pierce has been a Republican member of the Arizona Senate since 2008. He represents the 1st district. He previously served as the chairman for the Yavapai County Republican Party and he has been a member of the State Executive Committee for the Arizona Republican Party since 2003.[1] His current term in the Senate ends in 2010.

Education

Pierce has received a B.S. in Animal Science at University of Arizona in 1972.

Issue positions

Pierce considers himself a "conservative republican". On his campaign website he advocates for smaller government, including, " lower taxes, protection of water and private property rights, secure borders, road improvements, school choice, and modernized forest management" [2] Here is a link to a list of the issues that Pierece feels most strongly about.

Committee assignments

Senator Pierce serves on these legislative committees:[1]

  • Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and Natural Resources

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pierce includes:

  • A bill prohibiting labor unions from using their general funds for political activities.[3]
  • A bill creating a free online database of government expenditures[4]

See Senator Pierce's Official Website for more information on sponsored bills.


Major donors

The top contributors to Sen. Pierce's 2008 campaign, according to the National Institute on Money in State Politics include[5]:

Stephen Pierce (himself), Arizona Association of Realtors, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona

Most of his campaign was self-financed.

Personal

Steve Pierce was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He has 4 Children and resides with his wife Joan in Prescott, AZ.

Contact Information

Senator Steve Pierce
1700 W. Washington
Room 212
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone Number: (602) 926-5584
Fax Number: (602) 926-3429

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sen. Pierce Biography from Project Vote Smart
  2. ↑ Pierce Campaign Website
  3. ↑ Senate Bill 1268 from State Surge
  4. ↑ Senate Bill 1142 from State Surge
  5. ↑ 2008 campaign contributions
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