Executive_order_2022 (2).pdf

This document is an Executive Order (2022-02D) issued by the State of Ohio's Governor, Mike DeWine, specifically addressing 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 implementing measures to divest from Russian institutions and companies. The executive order applies to all state agencies, boards, commissions, state educational institutions, and pension funds, directing them to take specific actions against Russian economic interests.

Key directives include mandating that all procurement officers and executive agencies include standard language in contracts that prohibits purchases of services from or investments in Russian institutions, requiring service providers to affirm understanding of the order, and disclosing business locations. The order requires state entities to divest money and assets from Russian institutions, terminate existing contracts, and refrain from future contracts with Russian companies. This executive order is to be read in conjunction with a previous Executive Order (2019-12D) that already largely prohibits contracting and purchasing services from overseas sources, and it does not intend to contradict any state or federal law.