04-EO_2022-02D (2).pdf

This document is an Executive Order (2022-02D) issued by the Governor of Ohio regarding the state's response to Russia's war on Ukraine. The order outlines Ohio's stance in support of Ukraine, condemning Russia's actions and detailing specific measures to be taken by state agencies, boards, commissions, educational institutions, and pension funds to divest from and cease business interactions with Russian institutions and companies.

The key directives include mandating that all state procurement officers and executive agencies: 1) Divest assets from Russian institutions, 2) Terminate existing contracts with Russian entities, 3) Refrain from entering new contracts, and 4) Ensure all procurement documentation reflects the order's requirements. The order applies to all types of business organizations, including subsidiaries and affiliates, and is to be implemented in conjunction with a previous Executive Order (2019-12D) that already restricted offshore services contracting. The document was signed on March 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio, and will remain in effect unless rescinded or modified by a future executive order.