IndianaIndiana lawmakers honor longtime IU broadcaster Don Fischer
The Indiana General Assembly honors Don Fischer for 53 years calling Indiana University men’s basketball and football games.
What it does
Indiana lawmakers honor Don Fischer for 53 years calling Indiana University men’s basketball and football games.
The House Principal Clerk must send copies of the resolution to Representative Peggy Mayfield for distribution.
Argument forPublic recognition could honor Fischer’s long service and keep his contributions to Indiana University sports in the public record.
Argument againstRecognizing one broadcaster could leave other people who serve Indiana sports without the same public acknowledgment.
More detail
The Indiana General Assembly honors Don Fischer and congratulates him on 53 years as an Indiana University play-by-play broadcaster. The recognition is for Fischer’s work calling Indiana University men’s basketball and football games.
The House Principal Clerk must send copies of the resolution to Representative Peggy Mayfield for distribution. Copies go to Representative Peggy Mayfield for distribution.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 24Returned to the HouseLatest
- Feb 23First reading: adopted voice votePassed 2nd Chamber
- Feb 19Referred to the SenateMinor
- Feb 18Senate sponsor: Senator Koch
- Feb 18Coauthored by Representatives Heaton, Hall, Pierce M
- Feb 18Authored by Representative Mayfield
- Feb 18First reading: adoptedPassed 1st Chamber