ex order.pdf

This document contains two Executive Orders issued by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: Executive Order 2019-12D regarding the Expenditure of Public Funds for Offshore Services, and Executive Order 2022-02D concerning Ohio's Response to Russia's War on Ukraine. The first order, signed on March 4, 2019, prohibits state agencies from entering into contracts for services to be performed outside the United States, with the goal of protecting and creating jobs within Ohio. The order requires all state procurement officers to include standard language in contracts that reflects this prohibition, mandates disclosure of service locations, and ensures that service providers affirm their understanding of these requirements.

The second executive order, signed on March 3, 2022, responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine by directing all state agencies, boards, commissions, educational institutions, and pension funds to divest from Russian institutions and companies. Specifically, the order requires entities to remove investments in Russian companies, terminate existing contracts with Russian institutions, and refrain from future investments or contracts. The order aligns with federal sanctions and reflects Ohio's support for Ukraine, recognizing the state's significant Ukrainian immigrant population and shared values of democracy and freedom. Both orders include provisions for potential waivers in emergency situations and emphasize that they should not contradict existing state or federal laws.