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
H47 · Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H6509 · Relief/Estate of Mark LaGatta/Department of Transportation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
H6507 · Relief/L.E./Department of Children and Families
Senate floor
· 2026-03-05
· Approved By Governor
S1134 · Official Actions of Local Governments
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S620 · Candidate Qualifying
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 991 (Ch. 2026-26 )
H445 · Dangerous Crimes
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S432 · Intoxicating Substances
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H359 · Search Warrants
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1028 · Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S7030 · Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages
S482 · Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages
S524 · Department of Law Enforcement
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 418 (Ch. 2026-147 )
H1515 · Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H327 · Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H655 · Pub. Rec. and Pub. Meetings/Attorney Meetings to Discuss Private Property Rights Claims
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H33 · Transportation Facility Designations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S800 · Engineering
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H559 · Animal Welfare
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1690 · Child Care and Early Learning Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1404 · Memory Care
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1220 · Transportation
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in returning Messages; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 628 (Ch. 2026-182 )
S1134 · Official Actions of Local Governments
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H569 · Forensic Client Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H961 · Salvage Certificates of Title and Certificates of Destruction
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S560 · Child Welfare
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages