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
H167 · Former Phosphate Mining Lands
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1217 · Prohibited Governmental Policies Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S628 · Transportation Facility Designations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S1602 · Housing for Veterans
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S984 · Firefighter Cancer Benefits
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S824 · School District Unimproved Real Property
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S538 · Extracurricular Activities
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S488 · Transportation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S418 · Law Enforcement Officer Interactions with Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S246 · Specialty License Plates
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
S178 · Athletics in Public K-12 Schools
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4043 · Citrus County Hospital Board, Citrus County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4055 · City of Lake Wales, Polk County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4019 · Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Lake County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4025 · Martin and Palm Beach Counties
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4047 · Lee County Tourist Development Council, Lee County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4057 · City of DeFuniak Springs, Walton County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4035 · Palm Beach County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4049 · Office of General Counsel of City of Jacksonville, Duval County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4029 · Hillsborough County Charter
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4041 · Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Indian River County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4059 · Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Polk County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4063 · West Palm Beach Police Pension Fund - Special Act Amendment
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4011 · St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District, St. Lucie County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4037 · Pasco County Mosquito Control District, Pasco County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor