Plumbers peeved over proposal to fast-track licensing in Louisiana

By: Wesley Muller

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 1,436

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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It takes 1,500 to 2,000 hours of on-the-job training to become an entry level plumber in Louisiana. A state lawmaker has offered a proposal to shorten that process, citing a growing shortage of plumbers in the state.

House Bill 953, sponsored by Rep. Bryan Fontenot, R-Thibodaux, would create an alternative pathway for prospective plumbers by allowing the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors to issue its own plumbing licenses independent of the State …

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