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2022-2024
Senator Lori Berman
Party: Democrat
Committee Assignments
- Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Vice Chair
- Agriculture
- Community Affairs
- Education Pre-K -12
- Finance and Tax
- Fiscal Policy
- Select Committee on Resiliency
Bills Introduced
Introduced in 2024
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S 126
Support for the State of Israel
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died, not introduced -
S 128
Paid Parental Leave
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 130
Possession or Use of a Firearm in a Sensitive Location
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 132
Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
Last Action: 11/17/2023 Withdrawn prior to introduction -
S 134
Crimes Evidencing Prejudice
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 136
Minimum Base Salary for Full-time Classroom Teachers
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 138
Protected Information of Sexual Offense Victims
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 140
Medicaid Eligibility for Young Adults
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Health Policy -
S 142
Equal Rights for Men and Women
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary -
S 144
State Renewable Energy Goals
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Environment and Natural Resources -
S 146
Consumer Finance Loans
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Banking and Insurance -
S 148
Antisemitism
Last Action: 2/28/2024 Laid on Table, refer to HB 187 -SJ 486 -
S 150
Assault Weapons and Large-capacity Magazines
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 152
Caregiving Youth
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Health Policy -
S 270
Lethal Projectiles Over or Across Private Lands
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Rules -
S 300
Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Agriculture -
S 338
Sampling of Beach Waters and Public Bathing Spaces
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government -
S 396
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Messages -
S 482
Amblyopia Awareness Month
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died, not introduced -
S 640
Purple Alert
Last Action: 3/1/2024 Laid on Table, refer to HB 937 -SJ 586 -
S 932
Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Messages -
S 960
Outpatient Mental Health Services
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary -
S 1160
Campaign Finance
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Ethics and Elections -
S 1172
Operating Vehicles and Vessels Under the Influence
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 1186
Insurance Solutions Advisory Council
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Banking and Insurance -
S 1248
Legislative Compensation Advisory Council
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 1250
Safe Storage of Firearms and Ammunition Within Motor Vehicles and Vessels
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Criminal Justice -
S 1304
Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Environment and Natural Resources -
S 1316
Florida Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act
Last Action: 3/1/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1093 -SJ 600 -
S 1346
Limited Liability Companies
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary -
S 1450
Protection of the Right to an Abortion
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary -
S 1518
State University Student Fee Waivers
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Education Postsecondary -
S 1592
Liens to Recover Charges for Health Care Services
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Judiciary
Co-Introduced in 2024
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S 24
Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program
Last Action: 3/4/2024 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 21 -SJ 621 -
S 236
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Ethics and Elections -
S 242
Cost-of-living Adjustment of Retirement Benefits
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability -
S 350
Cold Case Murders
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice -
S 544
Swimming Lesson Voucher Program
Last Action: 4/16/2024 Chapter No. 2024-89 -
S 1004
Tax Exemptions for Disabled Ex-servicemembers
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Appropriations -
S 1426
Sale of Rabbits
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Agriculture -
S 1522
Elections
Last Action: 3/8/2024 Died in Ethics and Elections
Media
Press Releases
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Greyson’s Law Signed Into Law
May 25, 2023 -
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Katherine Waldron File Bill to Block Chinese Communist Party Investments in Florida’s Strategic Assets
February 20, 2023 -
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Robin Bartleman File Bill to Protect Survivors’ Privacy
February 16, 2023 -
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Rita Harris Introduce Legislation to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida
February 15, 2023
Publications
- The Berman Briefing: HURRICANE EDITION [pdf] 6/3/2024
- Berman Briefing: May 2024 [pdf] 5/2/2024
- Berman Briefing: Legislative Session 2024 [pdf] 4/17/2024
- The Berman Buzz: Legislative Session Week Seven [pdf] 4/19/2021
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: |
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Born: | in New York City, New York. Moved to Florida in 1958. |
Religious Affiliation: | Jewish |
Recreation: | Skiing, travel, tennis, reading |
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