OH HCR13

Urges all private and public companies and institutions doing business in Ohio to increase gender diversity on boards of directors and in senior management positions

Requests companies set and publish measurable goals to track progress toward greater gender representation

Cites research showing women earn more bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees than men since 1982, 1987, and 2006 respectively, yet hold only 17.7% of Russell 3000 company board seats despite comprising 46.8% of the U.S. labor force

References studies indicating companies with higher percentages of women board directors achieve better financial performance and that three or more women on a board substantially improves dynamics and decision-making

Directs the House Clerk to transmit the resolution to the Governor of Ohio and Ohio news media