Reinstating Death Penalty

The Massachusetts House of Representative Fiscal 2014 Budget debate begins this week.  One notable inclusion is Amendment 145 to Massachusetts House Bill 3400 'Reinstating Death Penalty'.  Passage of the Bill would amend M.G.L. Ch. 265 Crimes Against the Person. 
The Legislatures Amendment Text and Status page lists all of the 888 Amendments filed.  The Massachusetts budget process is an arduous one encompassing 9 steps en route to becoming law.