PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Generations of Arizonans will get to cheer on the Diamondbacks as the team is set to stay in the Valley for the next several decades.

On Wednesday, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2704 on top of the home dugout, as players were warming up on the field just before first pitch. Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall and bill sponsor GOP Rep. Jeff Weninger also joined the governor for the historic signing.

In June, Gov. Hobbs signed the partnership deciding the future of the Diamondbacks. The bill allocates up to $500 million in sales tax to help fund renovations for Chase Field. Under the bill, the team secures its home in downtown Phoenix for another 30 years.

Lawmakers say all money will come from taxes paid on items bought at the ballpark, and select team

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