Representative Suzanne Schreiber

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District 70

Hi, I’m Suzanne Schreiber and I represent the people of Oklahoma’s 70th District.

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Oct 29, 2025
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Interim Study Examines How Tax Exemptions Support Nonprofits

OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, and Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, hosted an interim study examining how sales tax exemptions impact nonprofit organizations across Oklahoma. The study brought together leaders from a range of nonprofits to share how tax exemptions help them serve their communities and strengthen local economies.  “This discussion shed light on the important role nonprofits play in supporting Oklahomans and how sales tax exemptions allow them to stretch their resources further,” Stark said. “I want to thank all the individuals who came to share what they are doing for Oklahoma families and children. Their insight will help guide future policy decisions to ensure these organizations can continue meeting community needs.” Presenters included representatives from the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, RG Foods, Jubilee Partners, Skyline Urban Outreach, The Pencil Box, Tulsa Police Foundation, Blue Rose Ranch and the Legacy Parenting Center. They discussed how tax exemptions help nonprofits expand services, increase outreach and reinvest in their missions.  Representative Schreiber said “these nonprofits deliver for our communities in so many ways. I’m glad we can look at how make their dollars go further to support the needs of Oklahomans.” Stark and Schreiber said they plan to continue reviewing ways to ensure tax policies support nonprofit work while maintaining accountability and fiscal responsibility.

Oct 13, 2025

Schreiber conducts interim study on regulatory barriers to workforce housing

OKLAHOMA CITY –Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, hosted an interim study on Thursday on the impact of building code revisions to encourage the development of workforce housing. “Thank you to our local experts for joining us at the State Capitol to better inform members on how we can improve the paths to building the kind of safe, quality housing our workforce and families need,” Schreiber said. “This is just the beginning of this conversation, and I look forward to the work we can do together.” The study explored collaborative and comprehensive solutions and included presentations from the Cindy Giedraitis with the National Fire Sprinkler Association, Mark Tackett with Oklahoma Fire Sprinkler Association, Mark Gandy American Institute of Architects, Oklahoma Chapter, David Adcock of the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission, Austin Tunnell of Building Culture, Oklahoma State Fire Marshal Keith Bryant, and Tyler Parette with Housing Forward, the executive director of a statewide non-profit using data and policy to advancing housing preservation and expansion in Oklahoma. The study explored data on the needs for workforce housing and the gaps across the state in meeting the need for those seeking housing for one to two occupants. The discussion explored fire safety and where regulations applicable to larger multi-unit dwellings may not be needed. Participants acknowledged that despite market demands the regulatory environment is sometimes cost-prohibitive for the needed smaller multi-units dwellings.   “We want Oklahomans to stay, live, and work here–and we want to welcome anyone who wants to come to our great state–but we have got to have places for these folks to live. Quality workforce housing is desperately needed across the state and that requires a regulatory environment that is willing to move quickly with that need,” Schreiber said. “We have developers, builders, and businesses across the state that want to help meet the needs with safety and quality, but they are challenged with burdensome processes and with unnecessary regulations.” Legislators, housing and workforce advocates, and industry leaders can collaborate to remove cost barriers while maintaining the safety of Oklahomans. -END-

May 14, 2025

Schreiber Passes Law to Cut Red Tape for Childcare Facilities

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Bill 1847 authored by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, and Senator Bill Coleman, R-Ponca City, became law. The new law exempts at-home childcare centers from unnecessary regulation, saving our small home childcares money and time that will both be reinvested in the business of taking care of families. Oklahoma is facing a childcare shortage crisis, from lack of centers themselves to staffing. This bill aims to reduce the number of obstacles at-home childcare owners face, which will benefit small business owners and Oklahoma’s families. Specifically, this law removes the requirement for at-home childcare centers to install costly sprinkler systems.  “This law is such a relief for childcares. We are small businesses, and we don't like over regulation any more than anyone else does. Not having to worry about this unnecessary cost lets us focus on our business and taking care of babies. We've worked on getting this done for a few years and are thankful to Rep. Schreiber and her colleagues for supporting our industry and the families we take care of,” Jackie Evans said, home childcare owner in Tulsa.  “Childcare is such a critical piece of our economic ecosystem. I have been working for the past few sessions to support this key industry for our families, our workforce, and our employers. With the help of my colleagues Rep. Ron Stewart, D-Tulsa, and Rep. Jonathan Wilk, R-Goldsby, the State Fire Marshal, local fire departments and other stakeholders, we were able to find solutions that get rid of costly unnecessary regulations and keep our kids safe and support our small business owners,” Schreiber said.  -END-