Hita-Az

Hita-Az Joining the H**p Industry Trade Association of Arizona (HITA) means being represented as a community

Arizona h**p, let’s connect 🌿Join us on March 26 at SanTan Gardens in Chandler, presented by SanTan Brewery, for an even...
03/03/2026

Arizona h**p, let’s connect 🌿

Join us on March 26 at SanTan Gardens in Chandler, presented by SanTan Brewery, for an evening of networking, conversation, and community with farmers, brands, businesses, and advocates shaping the future of h**p in Arizona.

Whether you’re curious, involved, or building in the space — this mixer is for you.

📍 SanTan Gardens | Chandler, AZ
📅 March 26
🍻 Presented by SanTan Brewery
👉 Link in bio to learn more & Get Tickets

**p H**pCommunity **pindustry

From Arizona to Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸🌿Last week, HITA joined leaders from across the country on Capitol Hill to discuss pr...
03/02/2026

From Arizona to Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸🌿

Last week, HITA joined leaders from across the country on Capitol Hill to discuss proposed Farm Bill changes and the future of h**p in America. While conversations often focus on end-use products, we elevated the discussion to reflect what truly sustains this industry — farmers, small businesses, infrastructure, and regulatory clarity.

We’re grateful to the H**p Beverage Alliance and the Women in H**p community for inviting us to participate and helping make these conversations possible.

Our full recap shares who we met with, what was discussed, and why clear, workable policy matters for the entire h**p economy.

👉 Read the full blog (link in bio)

**ppolicy **p **pbeveragealliance

02/20/2026

SB1641 PASSES ARIZONA SENATE COMMITTEE — UNANIMOUSLY!

After three years of work, SB1641 passed the Arizona Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee with unanimous support—marking an important step forward for Arizona’s h**p and cannabis industry.

At the hearing, Sully Sullivan, Executive Director of the H**p Industry Trade Association of Arizona (HITA), testified in support of the bill, reinforcing HITA’s core mission: advocating for legal, affordable, and workable pathways for our members to remain in business.

SB1641, sponsored by Senator Kevin Payne, was developed by Payne, Jonathan Udell of Full Spectrum Law Collective and Ryan Wilson of Arizona NORML through extensive stakeholder engagement, with legal insight and testimony from Timothy Sparling of Sparling Law Group and Consulting.

SB1641 creates producer licenses for cultivation, manufacturing, and extraction, offering a clear path for compliant h**p manufacturers to operate within Arizona’s regulated system—without expanding retail dispensaries. This approach strengthens regulation, restores competition, and protects jobs.

The bill addresses and resolves the flaws of the limited licensing structure within Arizona’s aging ma*****na regulatory framework. Current entrance into the Arizona ma*****na market is near impossible due to predatory contracts imposed by some dispensary license holders.

As Sully stated in his testimony:
“That’s not regulation; it’s a paywall.”

For HITA members, this bill represents exactly the kind of policy we fight for:
practical solutions that balance public safety, economic growth, and fair market access.

👉 Read the full blog + watch the hearing (timestamps included): LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/giB-AFFh or HITA-az.org, li

HITA of Arizona is live at MJBizCon’s Associations Day in Las Vegas! 🌵🤝 We’re here alongside national industry leaders, ...
12/02/2025

HITA of Arizona is live at MJBizCon’s Associations Day in Las Vegas! 🌵🤝 We’re here alongside national industry leaders, associations, advocates, and policy professionals—working together to move smart, safe, and sustainable cannabis + h**p policy forward.

Associations Day is all about:
🔹 Collaboration
🔹 Policy alignment
🔹 Community impact
🔹 Building stronger coalitions

As Arizona continues shaping the future of h**p and cannabis regulation, we’re proud to represent our state, our farmers, our operators, and our mission-driven partners on the national stage.

If you’re at MJBizCon, come find us — let’s connect, align efforts, and push progress together.

📍 Associations Day – Las Vegas Convention Center

Together, we’re building a stronger future for Arizona.

 **pIndustry **p **pAdvocacy

HITA spoke with ABC15 to clarify the truth about the new 365-day federal transition period for h**p-derived products.Thi...
11/15/2025

HITA spoke with ABC15 to clarify the truth about the new 365-day federal transition period for h**p-derived products.

This isn’t a ban.
This is our window to build the smart, science-based regulation Arizona deserves.

We’re ready to lead.

And we’re going to do what h**p does best — grow stronger from this.

🔗 Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUwal-g1Te0

**p **pIndustry **pNews

The federal “365-day transition period” is not a ban.
It’s a window — and an opportunity.Arizona now has a full year to ...
11/14/2025

The federal “365-day transition period” is not a ban.
It’s a window — and an opportunity.

Arizona now has a full year to implement responsible, science-based regulation that protects consumers, supports farmers, and ensures the h**p industry continues to thrive.

HITA will be working directly with lawmakers, agencies, law enforcement, and industry leaders to build the most effective regulatory model in the country.

Pressure doesn’t stop h**p. It strengthens it.
We’re going to grow stronger from this.

**pNews **p **pRegulation **pForward

HITA at the Arizona Farm Bureau’s Service to Agriculture Awards DinnerTonight, HITA Executive Director Sully Sullivan is...
11/05/2025

HITA at the Arizona Farm Bureau’s Service to Agriculture Awards Dinner

Tonight, HITA Executive Director Sully Sullivan is representing the Arizona h**p industry at the Arizona Farm Bureau’s annual Service to Agriculture Awards Dinner — alongside Governor Katie Hobbs, leaders in farming, ranching, and rural policy.

We’re honored to be part of Arizona’s agricultural future — ensuring h**p is included in conversations around soil health, water conservation, climate-smart agriculture, and innovation in rural economies.

📸 Pictured:
Governor Katie Hobbs,
Paul Brierley, Director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture,
Sully Sullivan, Executive Director of the H**p Industry Trade Association of Arizona.

H**p is now part of the statewide conversation — right where it belongs — alongside Arizona’s farmers, ranchers, policymakers, and agricultural innovators.
From soil health and water conservation to new fiber and building material markets, HITA is working to ensure h**p supports Arizona’s future in responsible, regenerative agriculture.

hita-az.org

**pInAg **p

🌿 We’re at International Greenbuild 2025!
📍 Los Angeles Convention Center
📆 Nov 4–7 | 📌 Booth 555HITA is proud to repres...
11/05/2025

🌿 We’re at International Greenbuild 2025!
📍 Los Angeles Convention Center
📆 Nov 4–7 | 📌 Booth 555

HITA is proud to represent the Arizona h**p industry at the world’s largest sustainability and green-building event.
We’re here to show how h**p connects soil health to sustainable infrastructure to more than 16,400 people!

🌱 Why H**p Matters:
✅ Restores soil + stores carbon
✅ Conserves water in arid regions
✅ Supports regenerative agriculture
✅ Powers h**p-based building materials
✅ Builds resilient, circular economies

H**p isn’t just a crop — it’s a climate solution.
Let’s connect, collaborate, and grow a sustainable future together.

**p **pIndustry

Address

8 S San Marcos Pl
Chandler, AZ
85225-2001

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hita-Az posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Hita-Az:

Shortcuts

Share

Category