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Steve Vick (born May 23, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the
Idaho Senate The Idaho Senate is the upper chamber of the Idaho State Legislature. It consists of 35 Senators elected to two-year terms, each representing a district of the state. The Senate meets at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, Idaho. Composition of ...
from the 2nd district. He was previously a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 1995 to 2002.


Early life and education

Born in Great Falls, Montana, Vick attended Power High School in Power, Montana. In 1979, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Montana State University.


Career

Vick's is a businessman in home construction and the remodeling business. Vick was also an engineer, farmer, and a real estate appraiser. In 1995, Vick's political career began as a member of Montana State House of representatives. Vick served four consecutive terms in the Montana House of Representatives until 2002.


Elections


Objection to Hindu invocation

On March 3, 2015, Vick (along with three other Idaho senators) refused to enter the Senate chamber during the daily invocation because the guest chaplain was Hindu. When originally questioned about his objection, Vick said, "They have a caste system. They worship cows."


Committees

Vick is a member of: * Vice-Chairman Resources and Environmentidaho.legislature.gov * Local Government and Taxation * Transportation * Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, previously


Memberships

* National Rifle Association (NRA) * Idaho Farm Bureau * Toastmasters.


Personal life

Vick's wife is Cheryl Ann. They have four children.


References


External links


Steve Vick at ballotpedia.org

Steve Vick at votesmart.org
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