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
H4059 · Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Polk County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H4017 · Nassau County
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1451 · Utility Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1121 · Aging and Disability Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H991 · Elections
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H589 · Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System Permits
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H679 · Registration of Trademarks
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H925 · Clerks of the Court
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1085 · Local Government Cyber Security
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1113 · Pub. Rec./Crime Victims
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H355 · Health Care Patient Protection
Senate floor
· 2026-03-11
· Approved By Governor
H1509 · Veterinarian Licensure by Endorsement
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1175 · Safety Design Standards for Office Surgery Suites
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H245 · Child Pornography Terminology
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1525 · Lewd or Lascivious Acts
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1405 · Statewide Project for Missing Persons with Special Needs
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1285 · Biosolids Management
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1115 · Grants for Genetic Counseling Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1093 · Vertiports
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1245 · Biosolids Management
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Vetoed By Governor
H1081 · Cybersecurity Experiential Learning
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H1031 · Customer Service Callback Queues
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H755 · Areas of Critical State Concern
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H429 · Criteria for Determining Criminal Gang Membership
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor
H697 · Drug Prices and Coverage
Senate floor
· 2026-03-10
· Approved By Governor