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
S7002 · OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7000 · OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S386 · Farm Equipment
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S364 · Public Accountancy
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Died in Messages
S298 · Public Records/Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S296 · Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S292 · Public Records/Appellate Court Clerks
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Died in Messages
S288 · Rural Electric Cooperatives
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S168 · Public Nuisances
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S156 · Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel
Senate floor
· 2026-01-29
· Approved By Governor
S7010 · Roth Contribution Plans in Deferred Compensation Programs
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Died in Messages
S320 · Administrative Efficiency in Public Schools
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2026-59 )
S104 · Florida Statutes
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Approved By Governor
S102 · Florida Statutes
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Approved By Governor
S100 · Florida Statutes
Senate floor
· 2026-01-22
· Approved By Governor
S318 · Educational Scholarship Programs
Senate floor
· 2026-01-14
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2026-33 )
S250 · Rural Communities
Senate floor
· 2026-01-14
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 273 (Ch. 2026-167 )
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