EO+2022-02D.pdf

This document is an Executive Order (2022-02D) issued by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine in response to Russia's war on Ukraine. The order specifically addresses the State of Ohio's stance on the conflict, targeting state agencies, boards, commissions, educational institutions, and pension funds. The executive order mandates that these entities divest from Russian institutions and companies, terminate existing contracts with Russian entities, and refrain from entering into new contracts with such institutions.

The order highlights Ohio's significant Ukrainian population (approximately 80,000 residents with Ukrainian heritage) and emphasizes shared values of freedom, democracy, and rule of law. It supports federal sanctions against Russia and aims to prevent state investment or purchasing activities that could aid Russia. The directive requires procurement officers to include standard language in contracts reflecting the prohibition on services from or investments in Russian institutions, mandating service providers affirm understanding of the order and disclose their business locations. This order is to be implemented in conjunction with a previous Executive Order (2019-12D) that already restricts contracting and purchasing services from overseas sources.