On Trans Day of Visibility, Rep. Leigh Finke reflects on first year in Legislature and what’s ahead

DFL Rep. Leigh Finke of St. Paul has had a busy first year as a legislator and her second year is set to build upon the work of the last.

Finke was the author of the Trans Refuge Act, which was signed into law last spring by Gov. Tim Walz. She says it was a “rallying moment for trans people both in Minnesota and outside.”

But it won’t end there.

“The promise of security is an ongoing promise,” Finke said. “If we’re going to take care of you, we’re going to need to continue to do that.” … Finke and others celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility at the state Capitol building on Wednesday, but the nationally recognized day is March 31.