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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
- Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
- Select Committee on Resiliency
Bills Introduced
Introduced in 2023
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S 66
Risk Protection Orders
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 68
Sexual Assault Awareness Month/Start by Believing Day
Last Action: 12/14/2022 Filed -
S 70
Family Court Awareness Month
Last Action: 12/14/2022 Filed -
S 98
Victims of Crimes of Sexual Violence or Sexual Exploitation
Last Action: 1/4/2023 Withdrawn prior to introduction -
S 130
Domestic Violence
Last Action: 3/21/2023 CS/CS by Rules read 1st time -
S 138
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month/Day
Last Action: 1/9/2023 Filed -
S 144
Lactation Spaces
Last Action: 3/15/2023 In Messages -
S 166
Human Trafficking
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 172
Safe Waterways Act
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 178
Upgrades to Education Facilities as Emergency Shelters
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 226
Support for Dependent Adult Children
Last Action: 3/17/2023 On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/22/23, 8:30 am, 412 Knott Building -
S 228
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 270
Equal Rights for Men and Women
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 276
Crimes Evidencing Prejudice
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 342
Minimum Base Salary for Full-time Classroom Teachers
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 448
Operating Vehicles and Vessels Under the Influence
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 456
Possession or Use of a Firearm in a Sensitive Location
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 460
Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 462
Assault Weapons and Large-capacity Magazines
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 646
Medicaid Eligibility for Young Adults
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 654
Caregiving Youth
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 822
Specialty License Plates/Paddling in Florida
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 832
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 852
Victims of Sexual Violence or Sexual Exploitation
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 924
Purchase or Acquisition of Real Property and Strategic Assets by the People’s Republic of China
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 960
State University Student Fee Waivers
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 970
State Renewable Energy Goals
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 996
Driver License, Identification Card, and Motor Vehicle Registration Applications
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 1052
Exemptions for Totally and Permanently Disabled Veterans
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 1076
Reproductive Health Care Rights
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 1324
Limited Liability Companies
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 1724
Amblyopia Awareness Month
Last Action: 3/15/2023 Filed
Co-Introduced in 2023
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S 80
Marriage Between Persons of the Same Sex
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 114
Tax Exemption for Diapers and Incontinence Products
Last Action: 3/14/2023 Now in Appropriations -
S 164
Controlled Substance Testing
Last Action: 3/17/2023 On Committee agenda-- Rules, 03/22/23, 8:30 am, 412 Knott Building -
S 224
Special Risk Class Retirement Date
Last Action: 3/17/2023 On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 03/22/23, 11:00 am, 37 Senate Building -
S 290
Public School Student Progression for Students with Disabilities
Last Action: 3/21/2023 Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Education; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -
S 294
Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 334
Menstrual Hygiene Products in Public Schools
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 860
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced -
S 1128
Campaign Finance
Last Action: 3/7/2023 Introduced
Media
Press Releases
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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 -
Introduction of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation Would Benefit Thousands of Floridians
February 6, 2023
Publications
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The Berman Buzz: Legislative Session Week Seven [pdf] 4/19/2021
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Berman Buzz: Session 2021 Week Six [pdf] 4/13/2021
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The Berman Buzz: Legislative Session Week Four [pdf] 3/30/2021
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Berman Buzz: Session 2021 Week Three [pdf] 3/24/2021
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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