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2300 High Ridge Road
Suite 161
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 292-6014
Senate VOIP: 42600
FAX (888) 284-6491

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Daniel Delagrange, Evelyn DuPlecy, Abby Ross, and Khadeidra Willis

Tallahassee Office

216 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5026
Senate VOIP: 5026

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2022-2024
2020-2022
2018-2020

2022-2024

Senator Lori Berman

Party: Democrat

Committee Assignments

District 26

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Consists of part of Palm Beach county

District 26 map

Bills Introduced

Introduced in 2023

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Last Action: 1/4/2023 Withdrawn prior to introduction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

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

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 George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1983 Journal of International Law University of Miami, LLM-Estate Planning, 2002
Born:	in New York City, New York. Moved to Florida in 1958.
Religious Affiliation:	Jewish
Recreation:	Skiing, travel, tennis, reading

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