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PHOENIX - Governor Katie Hobbs on Wednesday will host a signing ceremony for a bill that will ensure the future of the Arizona Diamondbacks in downtown Phoenix.

On Sept. 3 11:30 a.m., Hobbs will sign House Bill 2704 , which earmarks $500 million toward renovations to Chase Field. HB 2704 was passed in June and allocates funds over the next 30 years to pay for facility improvements at the ballpark.

"[The] legislation that secures the future of Major League Baseball in Arizona, supports businesses in downtown Phoenix and invests in Chase Field, a publicly owned asset," Hobbs ' office wrote in a news release.

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The first phase of renovations is expected to address the ballpark's infrastructure, such as plumbing, power and air conditioning. Later phases cou

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