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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May 4, 2023

Measure Aimed at Cutting Red Tape for Small Business Strengthens Child Care Access For Oklahoma Families Signed into Law

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill by freshman Tulsa State Representative Suzanne Schreiber, aimed at cutting red tape for family home childcare and thereby easing the burden Oklahoma families face accessing child care in order to stay in the workforce. The measure was signed by Governor Kevin Stitt on Tuesday and is set to become law in November.  House Bill 2452, aims to streamline regulations pertaining to the licensing of family home child care facilities across the state. Doing so, Representative Schreiber said, ensures these small businesses can operate efficiently and safely providing families needed, reliable and consistent childcare access which strengthens our workforce and helps our economy grow and thrive. “Addressing these issues will ensure the growth and sustainability of this important sector of Oklahoma’s economy while at the same time send a message to Oklahoma families that we are working for common sense solutions to the real problems they face staying in the workforce,” Rep. Schreiber said. “Often the biggest barrier for Oklahomans to stay in the workforce is a lack of consistent and affordable childcare, so that’s what we are attempting to do.” Schreiber lauded the bi-partisan support and excitement generated for the measure. She said its passage through the legislature and support of the governor and Oklahoma’s business community is a testament to the importance of focusing on solving real problems facing Oklahomans.  “I came to this capitol building looking to be a problem solver for the issues that Oklahomans care about the most. Removing barriers for not only Oklahoma businesses, but also for the Oklahoma families who rely on consistent and quality child care, is a common sense solution that I’m proud to have shepherded through the legislature in my first legislative session,” Rep. Schreiber said. -END-

May 3, 2023

Bill Aimed at Getting to the Root of Catalytic Converter Theft Set to Become Law in November

Bill Author Says the Measure is a “Common Sense” Solution to a Growing Crime Costing Oklahoma Families Thousands of Dollars and Creating Public Safety Risks OKLAHOMA CITY –A bill authored by Tulsa freshman State Representative Suzanne Schreiber aimed at empowering law enforcement to enact forfeiture measures associated with the theft of catalytic converters and copper will become law in November after clearing all legislative hurdles. Schreiber said she was informed about the issue by her predecessor, former state representative Carol Bush, who had worked to combat catalytic converter theft during her time in office. "I heard loud and clear the theft of copper and the precious metals found in catalytic converters is an ongoing issue and law enforcement needed more supports to get to the root of the crime,” Rep. Schreiber said, “So House Bill 1328 was the next step in helping law enforcement put an end to these crimes.” Under the new law, any equipment used to commit catalytic converter and copper theft are subject to forfeiture, as well as any money acquired as a result of the theft. The law also allows forfeiture where there is a violation of the Oklahoma Scrap Metal Dealers Act. “Authorizing forfeiture allows us to get at the root of the crime and stop the business of catalytic converter theft,” she said. “ Thousands of catalytic converters are stolen from Oklahomans every year costing families an average of more than $1000. They are stolen from neighborhoods, from our church parking lots, at hotels, anywhere there is a vehicle and that creates major safety risks for the public.”  Cheryl Compton with the City of Tulsa Police Department lauded the bill as an important win for law enforcement throughout the state. “The passage of this bill set to become law in November will support the hard work of law enforcement to clamp down on catalytic converter and copper theft and protect the public not only right here in Tulsa but in communities across Oklahoma.”  -END-

Mar 22, 2023
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Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Child Care Access for Oklahoma Families Wins Unanimous Approval in the House

OKLAHOMA CITY –Legislation aimed at easing the burden Oklahoma families face accessing childcare in order to stay in the workforce, easily passed off the House Floor on Tuesday with unanimous support from both parties.    HB 2451, authored by Rep. Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, takes aim at the lack of childcare centers and the workforce shortage facing the industry by creating tax incentives to help grow the industry and provide much needed incentives for childcare workers across the state. Once signed into law, the legislation will provide an annual $500 tax credit for qualified childcare workers and a tax incentive up to $30,000 annually for employers who provide a childcare subsidy for their employees and a tax incentive up to $45,000 for employers to develop or build a childcare facility for employees. HB 2542, authored by Rep. Schreiber, also addresses the need for accessible childcare. Rep. Schreiber said HB 2542 strengthens family home childcare’s ability to do business by cutting red tap for these small business owners and ensuring they can serve at their licensed capacity. “Addressing access to childcare in this way will ensure the growth and sustainability of this important sector of Oklahoma’s economy, and at the same time, it sends a message to Oklahoma families that we are working for common sense solutions to the real problems they face staying in the workforce.” Rep. Schreiber said. “Often the biggest barrier for Oklahomans to stay in the workforce is a lack of consistent and affordable childcare. Breaking down those barriers serves our employers too. When we strengthen the childcare industry, we strengthen all industries. " Schreiber said she is encouraged by the bi-partisan support for the legislation and the excitement being generated with stakeholders across the state. “I came to this capitol building looking to be a problem solver for the issues that Oklahomans care about the most,” she said. “Removing barriers for not only Oklahoma businesses, but also for the Oklahoma families who rely on consistent and quality childcare, is a common-sense solution that I’m proud to be a part of in my first legislative session.” Both HB 2451 and HB 2542 now move to the Senate for consideration.