Berman, Lori
Senate · District 262024-2026
Personal & Career Legislative Service Elected to the Senate April 10, 2018, reelected subsequently House of Representatives, 2010-2018 Honors and Awards Florida Dental Association, Legislative Service Award, 2016 Progress Florida, Florida Watch Action and America Votes, Champion of Florida's Middle Class, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2015 Florida League of Cities, Inc., Legislative Appreciation Award, 2014 Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar Champion Award, 2014 Palm Beach County, National Organization of Women, Susan B. Anthony, Feminist of the Year Award, 2014 First Annual National Women's Political Caucus, Legislator of the Year, 2013 Affiliations Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Emily's List Florida Association of Women Lawyers Florida Bar Association Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce Palm Beach County Women's Chamber of Commerce South Palm Beach County Jewish Federation Women's Division, Board Member Biographical Information Occupation: Attorney Spouse: Jeffrey Ganeles of Plainview, NY Children: Caryn Ganeles, Steven Ganeles Education: Tufts University, B.A., 1980 magna cum laude George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1983 Journal of International Law University of Miami, LL.M.-Estate Planning, 2002 Born: in New York City, New York. Moved to Florida in 1958. Religious Affiliation: Jewish Recreation: Skiing, travel, tennis, reading
Voting record
S1030 · Recovery Residences
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S1246 · Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S772 · Limited Licenses for Portable Electronics or Eyewear Insurance
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S600 · Bail Bonds
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Died in Messages
H1137 · Deductions for Certain Losses of Alcoholic Beverages
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H351 · Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction over United States Military Installations
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Died in returning Messages
S118 · Assessments Levied on Recreational Vehicle Parks
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H199 · Veterans Affairs
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S1092 · Podiatric Medicine
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S1074 · One-cent Piece
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S474 · Military Affairs
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H895 · Trustee Settlement and Discharge
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S1594 · Veteran Benefit Payments to Minor Clients
Senate floor
· 2026-02-25
· Died in returning Messages
S1440 · Public Records/Office of Financial Regulation
Senate floor
· 2026-02-25
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 175 (Ch. 2026-176 ), CS/HB 505 (Ch. 2026-178 ), CS/CS/HB 1087 (Ch. 2026-130 )
S540 · Office of Financial Regulation
Senate floor
· 2026-02-25
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 1452 (Ch. 2026-174 )
S428 · Drowning Prevention
Senate floor
· 2026-02-25
· Approved By Governor
S1014 · Provision of Municipal Utility Service to Owners Outside the Municipal Limits
Senate floor
· 2026-02-25
· Died in returning Messages
S844 · Sickle Cell Disease Care Management and Treatment Continuing Education
Senate floor
· 2026-02-25
· Approved By Governor
S382 · Micromobility Devices
Senate floor
· 2026-02-25
· Vetoed By Governor
H505 · Virtual Currency Kiosks
Senate floor
· 2026-02-25
· Approved By Governor
S1004 · Domestic Animals
Senate floor
· 2026-02-20
· Approved By Governor
S2518 · Health
Senate floor
· 2026-02-20
· Died in Messages
S2516 · Higher Education
Senate floor
· 2026-02-20
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1246 (Ch. 2026-101 )
S2514 · Pre-K-12 Education
Senate floor
· 2026-02-20
· Died in Messages
S2512 · Judges
Senate floor
· 2026-02-20
· Died in Messages