Washington (CNN) The Republican-controlled Florida House passed a bill Wednesday that would restore voting rights for ex-felons on the condition that they first pay all fees, fines and court costs before they can head to the polls.

While Republicans say the fees are part of an ex-felon's sentence and are thus obligatory, Democrats and opponents of the bill argue that the measure disenfranchises felons from voting and ignores the will of over 5 million Floridians who supported the statewide referendum.

In November, Florida voters approved Amendment 4 to their state's constitution, allowing convicted felons who complete all terms of their sentence, including parole or probation, the right to vote, except those convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense.

The House bill defines "completion of all terms of sentence" to include the payment of all fines, fees and court costs "regardless of whether such financial obligation is continued through a civil judgment." The Voting Rights Restoration also defines which crimes count as felony sexual offenses and murder.

The Voting Rights Restoration bill, HB 7089 , passed the GOP-led House in a 71-45 vote Wednesday night.

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