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
S962 · Affordable Housing
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S178 · Athletics in Public K-12 Schools
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
H893 · Trust Fund Interest for Purposes Approved by Supreme Court
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Vetoed By Governor
H89 · Veterinary Prescription Disclosure
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S834 · Nonprofit Religious Organizations
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Messages
S176 · Public Postsecondary Education Safety Policies and Procedures
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Messages
S418 · Law Enforcement Officer Interactions with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S422 · Automatic Dependent Surveillance-broadcasts
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S420 · Patriotic Displays at Public Schools
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2026-33 )
S394 · Reinsurance Intermediary Managers
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S330 · Disability Provisions for Firefighters and Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Messages
S110 · Homestead Exemptions
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S290 · Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S1216 · Public School Personnel Compensation
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Messages
S1622 · Penalties for Late-filed Disclosures or Statements of Financial Interests
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Messages
S246 · Specialty License Plates
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S192 · Patient Funds Held in Trust by Chiropractic Physicians
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S302 · Coastal Resiliency
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S210 · Public Records/Petitions for Injunctions for Protection Against Serious Violence by a Kno…
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Messages
S32 · Injunctions for Protection
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Died in Messages
S340 · Human Trafficking Education for Nurse Licensure
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S584 · Commercial Driving Schools
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S590 · Statute of Limitations Period for Violations Involving Required Reports Concerning Childr…
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S7024 · OGSR/Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Operational Technology Information
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor
S7026 · OGSR/Trade Secret Held by an Agency
Senate floor
· 2026-02-19
· Approved By Governor