FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2026) — State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) gathered with fellow legislators this week at the Statehouse to continue the 2026 legislative session.
While the 124th session ceremonially began on Organization Day, in November, state lawmakers returned to the Statehouse to work on legislation in December and return this week for the rest of session. By state law, the 2026 session will conclude on or before March 14. With the change to the normal schedule, the legislature is expected to adjourn in late February.
"I am happy to be back at the Statehouse to work on my legislation," Dernulc said. "This session, I am working on a number of bills covering topics like changing the three-way permits in Schererville, addressing increases in utility costs from NIPSCO, helping expand efforts to prevent human trafficking and child grooming, helping those suffering from a substance abuse disorders and establishing a pilot program for the rounding of Lake County local taxes."
As the 2026 session gets underway, Dernulc encourages residents of Senate District 1 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Dernulc can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Dernulc or by phone at 800-382-9467.
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State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) represents Senate District 1, which includes a portion of Lake County.
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Contact: Kristen Gorski, Press Secretary
Kristen.Gorski@iga.in.gov
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