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
H543 · Transportation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 925 (Ch. 2026-112 ), SB 488 (Ch. 2026-39 )
S1110 · Coverage for Orthotics and Prosthetics Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
S1112 · Labor Pool Act
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
H1293 · Fraudulent Entry of Residential Dwellings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S1340 · Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
H809 · Temporary Certificates for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1343 · Insurance Customer Representative Licensing Qualifications
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S1536 · Digital Voyeurism
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in Messages
H1329 · Local Government Finances
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
S1568 · Use of Digital Currency by the Department of Financial Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1087 · Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1311 · Legal Tender
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H967 · Electronic Payments Made to Units of Local Governments
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H249 · Designation of Official State Flagship
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1443 · Parkinson's Disease Registry
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1445 · Pub. Rec./Parkinson's Disease Registry
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1503 · Computer Science Education and Certification
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Died in returning Messages
H7031 · Internal Revenue Code
Senate floor
· 2026-03-06
· Approved By Governor
H1473 · Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H927 · Local Land Planning and Development
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H913 · Inmate Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1296 · Public Employees Relations Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H1471 · Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H175 · Payment Stablecoin
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H561 · Educator Preparation and Certification
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor