What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The Board will review and approve minutes from its February 3, 2026 open and closed (executive) sessions.
Licensing exam results: The Board will review test results from January through July 2026. Out of 502 people who tested, 117 passed (about 23%). Plumbers had a higher pass rate (33%) than electricians (21%).
New license applications: The Board will consider applications from 13 individuals seeking electrician or maintenance electrician licenses.
Ratification of previously approved applications: The Board will formally confirm approval for dozens of applicants who have already met initial requirements, including journey worker electricians, supervising electricians, journey worker plumbers, and master plumbers — many of whom are still awaiting exam results.

Decisions Expected

Approval of February 2026 meeting minutes
Review and acceptance of exam result data for the first seven months of 2026
Votes on individual license applications, which may be discussed in a closed (executive) session to protect personal information
Ratification of applicants previously approved pending examination

Who Should Pay Attention

Electricians and plumbers who have applied for or are awaiting a Hawaii state license
Contractors and employers in the electrical and plumbing trades who hire licensed workers
Anyone who recently took a licensing exam and is waiting on results or board action
Members of the public interested in state occupational licensing oversight

The meeting is open to the public in person in Honolulu or online via Zoom. Written testimony can be submitted to elect_plumb@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting.