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Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
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2024-2026
Senator Lori Berman
Party: Democrat
Committee Assignments
- Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Vice Chair
- Appropriations
- Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
- Education Postsecondary
- Education Pre-K - 12
- Health Policy
- Judiciary
- Rules
Bills Introduced
Introduced in 2025
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S 70
Instructional Hours for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 72
Use of Campaign Funds for Child Care Expenses
Last Action: 3/26/2025 Now in Rules -
S 74
Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 76
Paid Parental Leave
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 158
Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
Last Action: 4/29/2025 Ordered enrolled -
S 162
Consumer Finance Loans
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 186
Safe Storage of Firearms and Ammunition in Motor Vehicles and Vessels
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 188
Possession or Use of a Firearm in a Sensitive Location
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 194
Insurance Solutions Advisory Council
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 198
Equal Rights for Men and Women
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
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: 4/11/2025 Now in Fiscal Policy -
S 242
Public Records and Public Meetings/Helping Abuse Victims Escape Now (HAVEN) Coordinating Council
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
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: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 356
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Last Action: 4/29/2025 Ordered enrolled -
S 404
Ticket Sales and Resales
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 450
Crimes Evidencing Prejudice
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 484
Student Mental Health
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 630
Review of Compensation for Legislators and Cabinet Members
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 670
Instructional Personnel and School Administrator Salaries
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 760
State University Student Fee Waivers
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 762
Preventing the Spread of Avian Influenza
Last Action: 3/12/2025 CS by Health Policy read 1st time -
S 876
Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 882
Taxes on Homestead Property
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 978
Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Last Action: 4/10/2025 Now in Fiscal Policy -
S 1480
Intestate Succession Involving Persons Born Out of Wedlock
Last Action: 3/10/2025 Introduced -
S 1484
Family Law Proceedings
Last Action: 3/10/2025 Introduced -
S 1496
State Renewable Energy Goals
Last Action: 3/10/2025 Introduced -
S 1646
Water Quality Improvements
Last Action: 3/10/2025 Introduced -
S 1700
End-of-life Options
Last Action: 3/10/2025 Introduced
Co-Introduced in 2025
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S 168
Mental Health
Last Action: 4/30/2025 In returning messages -
S 208
Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote
Last Action: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 274
Transportation Facility Designations/Harris Rosen Way and Geraldine Thompson Way
Last Action: 3/27/2025 In Messages -
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: 4/24/2025 In Messages -
S 466
Florida Museum of Black History
Last Action: 4/9/2025 In Messages -
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: 3/4/2025 Introduced -
S 1212
Firefighter Health and Safety
Last Action: 4/30/2025 Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 929 -
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 -
S 1582
Elections
Last Action: 3/10/2025 Introduced -
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
Media
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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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