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
H797 · Nonprofit Corporations
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H883 · Protected Cell Captive Insurance Companies
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S598 · Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Services
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
H1201 · Student Health and Safety
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1706 · My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages
H1019 · Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Approved By Governor
S1072 · Antisemitism Task Force
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in Messages
S1062 · Speech and Debate Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in returning Messages
S1062 · Speech and Debate Education
Senate floor
· 2026-03-04
· Died in returning Messages
S484 · Data Centers
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H1337 · Estates
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S1180 · Community Development Districts
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S856 · Disclosure of Estimated Ad Valorem Taxes
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Died in Messages
S848 · Stormwater Treatment
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S212 · Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H441 · Conservation Lands
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H461 · Volunteering at Polling Locations
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Vetoed By Governor
H397 · Violations of Pretrial Release Conditions for Violent Crimes
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S774 · 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Employment-related Mental or Nervous Injuries
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Died in Messages
S1022 · Children’s Initiatives
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S984 · Firefighter Cancer Benefits
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S686 · Agricultural Enclaves
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
H91 · Candidate Qualification
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor
S7018 · Child Welfare
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Died in Messages
S436 · Felony Battery
Senate floor
· 2026-02-26
· Approved By Governor