Steve Vick (born May 23, 1956) is an American politician serving as a member of the Idaho Senate 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 + District 3 Senate - Part of Kootenai CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2010 Primary3,13259.5%2,13240.5%2010 General12,309100%
+ District 2 Senate - Part of Kootenai CountyYearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct2012 Primary3,48761.8%2,15938.2%2012 General14,87169.0%6,68831.0%2014 Primary4,173100%2014 General11,646100%2016 Primary4,267100%2016 General20,240100%
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 of America (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