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Cy Thao (DFL) 65A 359 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 296-5158 E-mail: rep.cy.thao@house.mn



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Biography
Home: St. Paul; * 338 Aurora Ave., 55103; (651) 646-0397 Occupation: Artist Education: B.A., political science, University of Minnesota-Morris; B.A., studio art, University of Minnesota-Morris Elected: 2002 Term: 3rd* Prefers interim mail at this address.

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3924Optometrists allowed to dispense legend drugs at retail under certain conditions, and optometry p...05/18/2008Author added Thissen (second)
SF3780Statewide health improvement program; health care homes and reporting requirements; interoperable...05/18/2008H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF2837Optometrist practice and licensing provisions modified.05/07/2008Secretary of State Ch. 262 05/01/08
HF4183Naturopathy practice prohibited.04/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3592Health care interpreter roster and registry development required.03/19/2008Division action, to pass as amended and return to Finance
HF3859Criminal record expungement law modified.03/17/2008Referred by Chair to Criminal Records Relief Subcommittee
HF3979Criminal history data access governing provisions modified.03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3982Racial profiling policy adoption required, data analysis required, information provided to motori...03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3860Business screening services regulated and civil penalties and remedies provided.03/05/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3501Chiropractic definition changed.03/03/2008Author stricken Murphy, E.
HF3504Body art regulation system established for body art technicians and establishments and penalty fe...02/28/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3305Trunk highway bridge signs required.02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1742St. Paul; Asian Pacific Cultural Center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/20/2008Author added Bly
HF3071St. Paul youth drop-in center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF3094Ramsey County; Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare renovation funding provided, and money ap...02/19/2008Author added Ward
HF3247Dental hygiene advanced practitioner level established.02/19/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2794Crossbow hunting of bear and turkey allowed during regular firearms seasons.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF2838Optometrist disciplinary actions provided for specified conduct.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0529Amino acid-based elemental formula health insurance coverage required.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
SF0026Board of Medical Practices' advisory councils expiration dates extended.05/19/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HF0057Board of Medical Practices advisory councils expiration dates extended.05/09/2007Author added Tillberry
SF2105Board of Pharmacy licensing provisions modified, electronic signature and transmission defined, a...04/24/2007Received from Senate
HF1570Compulsive gambling public awareness and treatment funding provided, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF2183High deductible health plan regulation provided.03/26/2007Author added Bly
HF1148Asian-American juvenile crime prevention grants provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Authors added Kranz and Slocum
HF0707Dental access for persons with disabilities study required.03/20/2007Author added Loeffler
HF1831Interpreter services work group established relating to medical and dental settings.03/20/2007Author added Loeffler
HF0377Lifetrack Resources immigrant and refugee collaborative programs grant provided and money appropr...03/19/2007Author added Ruth
HF0087St. Paul Asian Pacific cultural center prior appropriation modification03/07/2007Secretary of State Ch. 4 03/05/07
HF1705Board of Pharmacy licensing provisions modified.03/06/2007Referred by Chair to Licensing Subcommittee
HF1052Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans appointment process and membership modified.03/05/2007Author added Abeler
HF1241Archery hunting provisions modified by permitting use of bow drawn, held, or released by mechanic...02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources
HF1064Human services disqualification set-asides modified relating to child and day care service licenses.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0737Collaborative services for high-risk children established, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Author added Bly
HF0113I-35E in St. Paul speed limit raised to 55 miles per hour.02/05/2007Motion to return bill to author, motion prevailed
HF0316Refugees and asylees exempted from participating in the diversionary work program.02/01/2007Author stricken Ruud
HF0210Dental licensure provisions modified for applicants from nonaccredited programs.01/25/2007Author added Solberg
HF0056St. Paul Police Department Special Investigation Unit Asian Gang Task Force funding provided, and...01/09/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
HF0046Translation services state contracts preference given to native speakers.01/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4248Gender-neutral marriage laws provided and Marriage and Family Protection Act enacted.05/17/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF2909Tenant right to pay utility bills modified.05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
SF3563Continuing care provisions changes made, licensing fines and senior nutrition appropriations clar...05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
HF1724Naturopathic doctor registration provided, advisory council established, and money appropriated.05/16/2008Returned from Senate with amendment
HF2109Medical laboratory science professionals licensure and board established.05/12/2008Author stricken Bunn
HF4231Board of Firefighter Standards and Training duties added, rulemaking authorized, licensing standa...05/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF3256Day training and habilitation program license requirements modified.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
HF4212Charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities in their resident sc...04/30/2008Authors stricken Dittrich and Ruud
SF1298Voter registration procedures, filing requirements, voting procedures, election day prohibitions,...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/25/05
SF2667Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extension04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
SF1018Physical therapists licensing provisions modifications04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF3240Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans authorized to place a plaque in the court of honor on the C...04/14/2008Secretary of State Ch. 184 04/10/08
HF0380Omnibus bonding bill authorizing spending to acquire and better public lands and buildings, issui...04/10/2008Secretary of State Ch. 179 04/07/08
HF1189Physical therapy licensure provisions changed.04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF3559Day training and habilitation program license requirements modified.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3579Continuing care provisions changes made, Title 3 funding allocation reduction prohibited, senior ...04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
SF2918Proof of abadonment provided relating to reduced mortgage foreclosure redemption period.04/10/2008Governor's action Approval 04/04/08
HF2522Health care availability and affordability guaranteed, Minnesota Health Care Plan established, re...04/07/2008Motion to suspend rules and place upon final passage
HF3428Tenant right to pay utility bills modified.04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3885Teachers of color pilot financial aid program established and money appropriated.04/02/2008Author added Tillberry
HF3756Local government aid distribution modified, appropriation limit increased, and study provided.04/01/2008Author added Loeffler
HF2459Pesticides application information access expanded.03/31/2008Author stricken Peterson, A.
HF4121St. Paul authorized to extend duration of a tax increment financing district.03/31/2008Authors added Murphy, E., Lesch and Mariani
SF2912Mortgage foreclosure provisions modified.03/31/2008House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
HF3122Metropolitan Council funding provided, bonds issued and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3265Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium extended in specified counties.03/17/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3475Foreclosure provisions modified.03/17/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3251Psychologists' scope of practice changed.03/13/2008Author stricken Greiling
HF4059Reproductive privacy right established.03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3985Social Security number use prohibited on the face of certain mailings.03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF3474Premises abandonment circumstances provided.03/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Labor
HF2168Hemp industry development and regulation provided, possession and cultivation of industrial hemp ...03/06/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elections
HF3757Customer liability limited for unauthorized use of lost or stolen cellular phones.03/06/2008Referred by Chair to Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division
HF3348Foreclosure Crisis Intervention Act; Landlord, tenant, mortgage provisions modified, predatory le...03/05/2008Author added Walker
HF3771Ice hockey designated as the official sport of Minnesota.03/05/2008Author added Masin
HF3681Sunday off-sale intoxicating liquor sales authorized, and Sunday motor vehicle sales statutory pr...03/04/2008Author stricken Berns
HF3682Off-sale intoxicating liquor sales authorized on Sunday.03/03/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF3473Mortgage tax forgiveness provided.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3479District court fees modified.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3480Human rights act claims provisions modified.02/25/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF3308Licensed professional clinical counselor provisions modified.02/21/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3151Rochester: Lifetrack Resources pilot project funding provided and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2399Athletic trainers education, credentials, definitions, and training provisions modified.02/18/2008Author added Scalze
HF2986Minnesota Humanities Center grant provided, and money appropriated.02/18/2008Author added Bly
HF3180St. Paul Regional Amateur Sports Facility funding provided, bonds issued and money appropriated.02/18/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1440Certificates of pay equity compliance required as condition for certain state contracts, and mone...02/12/2008Referred by Chair to State Government Finance Division
HF2483St. Paul Youth Services building acquisition and renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and m...02/12/2008Author added Thao
HF2754Poultry and pork products containing arsenic additives sales prohibited to retail stores and rest...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0859St. Paul RiverCentre loan repayment forgiven; city of St. Paul funding provided to defease, pay, ...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0860St. Paul RiverCentre loan repayment forgiven; city of St. Paul funding provided to defease, pay, ...02/05/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0378St. Paul National Great River Park improvements provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0379St. Paul Union Depot improvements provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0381Central Corridor Transit Way between St. Paul and Minneapolis provided, bonds issued, and money a...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1536Mississippi River barrier construction provided to prevent aquatic invasive species from migratin...01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0111Preventive health care promoted by requiring high deductible health plans used with a health savi...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
HF0415Noise standards exemptions extended.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0475Adult dependents private health care coverage expanded by including those not enrolled as full-ti...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Commerce and Labor
HF0634State Children's Health Insurance Program; Congress memorialized, by resolution, to support and r...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
SF0184Family planning clinics oral contraceptive dispensing by registered nurses05/21/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF0345Medical use of marijuana05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
SF0475Radiation therapy facility construction moratorium provisions modification05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
SF0886Global marketplace; a resolution memorializing the President and Congress to promote the United S...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Higher Education and Work Force Develo...
HF1409Well contractor's license provisions modified.05/19/2007Returned from Senate
HF0771Global marketplace; a resolution memorializing the President and Congress to promote the United S...05/18/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2493Sober houses regulated.05/17/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2490Compensation Council provided the authority to establish salaries for legislators, judges, and co...05/16/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Rules and Legislative Administration
HF1077Language interpreter services coverage required for health plan and medical assistance enrollees,...05/15/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Rules and Legislative Administration
HF0298Nurses authorized to dispense oral contraceptives at clinics, and governmental units definition e...05/14/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
SF1266Hospital emergency rooms emergency treatment and information to sexual assault victims requirements05/08/2007Governor's action Approval 05/04/07
HF0655Medicinal use of marijuana authorized, civil and criminal penalties imposed, and money appropriated.05/02/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
SF0868Speech-language pathologists and audiologists provisions modified.05/01/2007Received from Senate
SF1144Sexual assault counselors provided testimonial confidentiality, mistake of age defense for crimin...04/30/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
HF0501Radiation therapy facility construction limitations expiration date eliminated.04/27/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2068Minnesota Film and TV Board funding provided, and money appropriated.04/26/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Ways and Means
SF2068Foreign trained professional counselors licensure requirements established, and professional coun...04/25/2007Author added Koering
HF1240Historic structure rehabilitation income tax credit provided.04/24/2007Author added Murphy, E.
HF2452State employee group insurance plan provider classification condition specified, and data release...04/23/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
SF0683Veterans home employees granted commissary privileges when working double shifts.04/20/2007Referred by Chair to Housing Policy and Finance and Public Health Finance Division
HF1442Compassionate Care of Sexual Assault Victims Act requiring hospital emergency rooms to provide em...04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2436Nuclear waste; a resolution memorializing Congress regarding nuclear waste storage.04/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy Division
HF1738Individual income tax rates modified, and revenues deposited in a K-12 education account.04/10/2007Author stricken Madore
HF2043Professional clinical counselors licensing established, and mental health professionals definitio...04/10/2007Author added Ruth
HF2369School districts required to provide notice when counseling services are being performed by nonli...03/27/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to E-12 Education
HF1534Local government aid distribution modified, and appropriation increased.03/26/2007Author added Bigham
HF1618Domestic partners of state employees provided health insurance benefits if they are also made ava...03/24/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0705Mental retardation and related conditions (MR/RC) waiver, family support grants, and semi-indepen...03/23/2007Author added Olin
HF1273Sexual assault counselors testimonial confidentiality provided, "mistake of age" defense eliminat...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1485Minority enterprise retention funding provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1632Homeowners property tax refunds increased, and household income modified for persons age 65 or ol...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF1884Minnesota Land Conservation Incentives Act of 2007 adopted providing an income tax credit for lan...03/23/2007Author added Slocum
HF2123Concordia University Hmong Studies Center historical preservation grant provided, and money appro...03/22/2007Author added Johnson
HF1155Statewide self-advocacy network project established relating to intellectual and developmental di...03/21/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1206Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act adopted.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0605Human services programs, Minnesota Family Investment Program, and child care provisions modified;...03/20/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1352Youth job skills development statewide program funding provided, and money appropriated.03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF1404Hospital outpatient services rate increase provided for a specified essential hospital for childr...03/20/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1579Community health workers coverage provided by medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, and general assi...03/20/2007Author added Bly
HF2167Minnesota Financial Crimes Oversight Council and Task Force reorganized, oversight of the council...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF0767Offender reentry pilot project funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1110Election definitions and procedures modified, complaint and resolution process established, penal...03/15/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2138Licensed professional counselors fees modified, and licensed professional clinical counselor fee ...03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2164Group term life insurance contracts exempted from the premiums tax.03/15/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0632Vermillion Highlands Wildlife Management Area designated.03/14/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF2105Professional clinical counselor licensure requirements provided, and professional clinical counse...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2069Film production income tax credit provided, and money appropriated.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2070Dependent care income tax credit for licensed family day care providers equalized.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF2071Federal nutrition program reimbursements federal taxable income subtraction provided.03/13/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0291Veterans home employees granted commissary privileges when working double shifts.03/12/2007Recalled by Chair
HF1030Low-income rental property classification 4d extended.03/12/2007Author added Brown
HF1920Local transportation sales taxes authorized through joint powers boards, and grants for transport...03/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0580After-school enrichment program reinstated; grants provided to improve academic achievement, redu...03/09/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF1405Incidental nursing services coverage authorized under the elderly waiver, rate exceptions provide...03/08/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1827Voting materials required to be printed in languages other than English.03/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1387Long-term homeless supportive services funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF0600Legislators and certain officers required to be elected by a majority of votes cast at the genera...03/05/2007Author added Walker
HF1042Hennepin and Ramsey Counties mortgage registry and deed tax authority expiration removed.03/05/2007Author added Clark
HF1198Limited English proficiency programs five-year limit on funding removed.03/05/2007Author added Tillberry
HF1557School counselors required to supervise nonlicensed individuals advising students on educational ...03/05/2007Authors added Dominguez and Peterson, S.
HF0142Property tax refund household income definition modified to exempt the amount of any military dis...03/01/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Taxes
HF0987Contract alternative program students over the age of 21 authorized to receive instruction until ...02/26/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF1275St. Paul neighborhood circulators grant provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF1276St. Paul; professional development funding provided to parks and library staff who interact with ...02/26/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF1277St. Paul; grant provided to notify citizens of youth services available in the community, and mon...02/26/2007Referred by Chair to Early Childhood Learning Finance Division
HF1315Minnesota Commission on New Americans established, appointments provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Author added Simon
HF1402Inpatient hospital payment system; ratable reductions eliminated from rebased rate relating to an...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF1403Inpatient hospital payment system rates provided for essential hospital for children with disabil...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF1456Squad car camera technology upgrade grants provided, and money appropriated.02/26/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0460Ramsey County all children excel (ACE) program funding provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Author added Hilstrom
HF0570Long-term hospital payment rates adjusted, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Finance
HF0998Local government purchases sales tax eliminated.02/22/2007Authors added Slocum and Anderson, S.
HF1213Drug free and prostitution free zones expanded, pilot project funding provided for Minneapolis an...02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1244Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds apportionment provided.02/22/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0785Parental contribution for services for persons with developmental disabilities modified.02/19/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0809Basic education aid increased.02/19/2007Authors added Ward, Abeler and Loeffler
HF0951Controlled substance sales criminal offender geographic restrictions policies established, increa...02/19/2007Authors added Dominguez and Thao
HF0997Off-sale wine licenses authorized for supermarkets.02/19/2007Author added Wardlow
HF1020St. Paul summer youth employment grants provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF1204Low-income housing sales tax exemption extended to limited partnerships in which the sole general...02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0747Citizenship income tax credit provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Author added Slocum
HF0834Metropolitan Regional Parks System funding provided, and money appropriated.02/15/2007Authors added Slocum and Mahoney
HF0383Ramsey County mothers first program for alcohol and drug use early intervention provided, and mon...02/12/2007Author added Hilstrom
HF0695Lead Poisoning Prevention Act modified relating to testing and blood lead levels reporting, sale ...02/12/2007Authors added Tschumper and Kahn
HF0696Lead abatement program modified, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Author added Kahn
HF0912Minnesota Family Investment Program and child care provisions modified, and foreign operating cor...02/12/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0459Ramsey County summer employment for at-risk youth funding provided, and money appropriated.02/08/2007Author added Abeler
HF0395Minnesota Family Investment Program transitional standard increased.02/05/2007Author added Bly
HF0579MinnesotaCare covered health services modified, and limited benefits for certain single adults an...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0537Runaway and Homeless Youth Act modified, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0336Speech-language pathologist and audiologist master's or doctoral degree requirement imposed.01/26/2007Referred by Chair to Licensing Subcommittee