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
S1574 · Newborn Screenings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
S1574 · Newborn Screenings
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H1103 · Local Administration of Vessel Restrictions
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1668 · Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1614 · Enforcement of the Florida Building Code
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1604 · Trust Funds/Vacancy Relief and Risk Mitigation Trust Fund
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1602 (Ch. 2026-125 )
S1602 · Housing for Veterans
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1434 · Infill Redevelopment
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1332 · Career Offender Registration
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1318 · Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H1219 · Waterbody Designations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H803 · Building Permits and Inspections
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H915 · Medical Assistance Eligibility for Working Individuals with Disabilities
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1002 · Child Welfare
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H6011 · Reporting the Receipt of Gifts or Honoraria
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in returning Messages
H867 · Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H1347 · Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S830 · Public Records/County Administrators and City Managers
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H625 · Justice Administrative Commission
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S688 · Naturopathic Medicine
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Vetoed By Governor
H453 · Requirements for a Standard High School Diploma
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S530 · State Lotteries
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H131 · Curators of Estates
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S218 · Land Use Regulations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Died in Messages
H851 · Professional Learning for Instructional and School Administrative Personnel
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor