EO_2022-02D.pdf

This document is an Executive Order (2022-02D) issued by the State of Ohio's Governor Mike DeWine, addressing the state's response to Russia's war on Ukraine. 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 into new contracts with Russian entities. The order specifically requires procurement officers to include standard language in all contracts that prohibits purchases of services from or investments in Russian institutions, mandates service providers to affirm understanding of the order's requirements, and disclose their business locations and subcontractors.

The order is rooted in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and condemning Russia's actions, highlighting that Ohio is home to approximately 80,000 Ukrainians and immigrants with family ties to Ukraine. It aligns with existing federal sanctions and aims to support national security by preventing state investment or purchasing activities that could aid Russia. The document emphasizes that Ohio and Ukraine share common values such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. The order was signed on March 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio, and will remain in effect until rescinded or modified by a future executive order.