EO_2022-02D__2.pdf

Executive Order 2022-02D is an official state document issued by Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The order outlines the State of Ohio's stance against Russian military actions, declaring that the state stands firmly with Ukraine and condemns Russia's aggression. The document highlights that Ohio is home to approximately 80,000 Ukrainians, both immigrants and their descendants, and emphasizes shared values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.

The executive order directs all state agencies, boards, commissions, educational institutions, and pension funds to divest from Russian institutions and companies, terminate existing contracts, and refrain from entering new contracts with Russian entities. The Department of Administrative Services, through Ohio's Chief Procurement Officer, is tasked with ensuring all procurement officers include standard language in executive agency contracts that reflects the order's prohibitions, requires service providers to affirm understanding of the order, and disclose business locations. The order is to be implemented in conjunction with an existing executive order on governing expenditure of public funds for offshore services.