On page 1, line 1, of the Introduced bill, delete "Impeaching " and insert "On the potential impeachment of "
On page 1, line 2, of the Introduced bill, after "Dakota" delete ", for certain crimes or misdemeanors in office"
On page 1, line 6, of the Introduced bill, delete "; and" and insert a colon
On page 1, line 8, of the Introduced bill, delete " these Articles of Impeachment are adopted in the name of the People of South Dakota and of the South Dakota House of Representatives against Jason Ravnsborg, Attorney General of the State of South Dakota, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for crimes or misdemeanors in office.
Article I: Acts Causing the Death of Joseph Boever
Article XVI, § 3 of the South Dakota Constitution provides that the House of Representatives may impeach "state and judicial officers," for "drunkenness, crimes, corrupt conduct, or malfeasance or misdemeanors in office. " Jason Ravnsborg committed crimes or misdemeanors in office causing the death of Joseph Boever, specifically:
(1) On the evening of September 12, 2020, Jason Ravnsborg failed to operate his vehicle within its proper lane, crossed outside such lane, and struck pedestrian and Highmore, South Dakota resident Joseph Boever. Mr. Boever died from injuries sustained from the collision; and
(2) Jason Ravnsborg has been charged by the Hyde County State's Attorney with three separate crimes in connection with his driving on the night in question.
The Attorney General having a special obligation to the People and the Laws of the State of South Dakota, Jason Ravnsborg must be removed from such office for his crimes or misdemeanors in office causing the death of Joseph Boever.
Article II: Other Acts Following the Death of Joseph Boever
Article XVI, § 3 of the South Dakota Constitution provides that the House of Representatives may impeach "state and judicial officers," for "drunkenness, crimes, corrupt conduct, or malfeasance or misdemeanors in office. " Jason Ravnsborg committed crimes or misdemeanors in office associated with the investigation following the death of Joseph Boever.
Following the collision, including during his reporting of the collision and the resulting investigation, Jason Ravnsborg undertook actions unbecoming the Attorney General. Jason Ravnsborg's statements and actions failed to meet the standard of the Office of the Attorney General.
The Attorney General having a special obligation to the People and the Laws of the State of South Dakota, Jason Ravnsborg must be removed from such office for his crimes or misdemeanors in office following the death of Joseph Boever" and insert " after a conviction, plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or acquittal in case number 34MAG21-0001, State v. Jason Ravnsborg, the House of Representatives may evaluate whether articles of impeachment against Jason Ravnsborg, Attorney General of the State of South Dakota, are necessary and proceed accordingly"