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Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
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2024-2026

Senator Lori Berman

Party: Democrat

Committee Assignments

District 26

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Consists of part of Palm Beach county

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Bills Introduced

Introduced in 2025

S 70 Instructional Hours for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 72 Use of Campaign Funds for Child Care Expenses
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 74 Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 76 Paid Parental Leave
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 158 Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
Last Action: 4/29/2025 Ordered enrolled
S 162 Consumer Finance Loans
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 186 Safe Storage of Firearms and Ammunition in Motor Vehicles and Vessels
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 188 Possession or Use of a Firearm in a Sensitive Location
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 194 Insurance Solutions Advisory Council
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 198 Equal Rights for Men and Women
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 200 Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
Last Action: 4/29/2025 Laid on Table, refer to HB 295 -SJ 603
S 228 Amblyopia Awareness Month
Last Action: 3/19/2025 Adopted
S 240 Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 242 Public Records and Public Meetings/Helping Abuse Victims Escape Now (HAVEN) Coordinating Council
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 262 Trusts
Last Action: 4/29/2025 Ordered enrolled
S 316 Limited Liability Companies
Last Action: 4/29/2025 Ordered enrolled
S 330 Residential Utility Disconnections
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 356 Holocaust Remembrance Day
Last Action: 4/29/2025 Ordered enrolled
S 404 Ticket Sales and Resales
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 450 Crimes Evidencing Prejudice
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 484 Student Mental Health
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 630 Review of Compensation for Legislators and Cabinet Members
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 670 Instructional Personnel and School Administrator Salaries
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 760 State University Student Fee Waivers
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 762 Preventing the Spread of Avian Influenza
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 876 Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 882 Taxes on Homestead Property
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 978 Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 1480 Intestate Succession Involving Persons Born Out of Wedlock
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 1484 Family Law Proceedings
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 1496 State Renewable Energy Goals
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 1646 Water Quality Improvements
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 1700 End-of-life Options
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

Co-Introduced in 2025

S 168 Mental Health
Last Action: 5/2/2025 Ordered enrolled
S 208 Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 274 Transportation Facility Designations/Harris Rosen Way and Geraldine Thompson Way
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 344 Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991
Last Action: 4/29/2025 Ordered enrolled
S 398 Awareness Program for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia-related Disorders
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 466 Florida Museum of Black History
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 540 Disability History and Awareness Instruction
Last Action: 4/28/2025 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 447 -SJ 587
S 890 Improving Screening for and Treatment of Blood Clots
Last Action: 4/28/2025 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1421 -SJ 585
S 1048 Medicaid Coverage for Dental Services
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 1212 Firefighter Health and Safety
Last Action: 4/30/2025 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 929 -SJ 863
S 1346 Fentanyl Testing
Last Action: 4/16/2025 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1195 -SJ 434
S 1356 Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases
Last Action: 4/30/2025 Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 907 -SJ 863
S 1582 Elections
Last Action: 5/3/2025 Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
S 1622 Beaches
Last Action: 4/29/2025 Ordered enrolled
S 1856 Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Senator Geraldine F. “Geri” Thompson
Last Action: 3/12/2025 Adopted

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

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