Expanding the Allowable Repairs by Maintenance Professionals: HB 535, sponsored by Rep. Dane Eagle (R-Cape Coral) was heard and passed in its third (and final) committee stop. The bill will be moving to the floor for a final vote. SB 704 sponsored by Sen. Travis Hutson (R-Palm Coast) was heard and passed in its third committee on Monday, February 29 . Each piece of legislation filed in Florida is heard in three committees in both the House and Senate. After passing all three committee votes, the legislation is read and voted on by each full chamber (House and Senate).