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OH SB308

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2022

Primary Sponsor

Niraj Antani

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Origin

Senate

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local governments from investing in, granting incentives to, or contracting with Russia or Russian-based companies.

  • Requires Ohio's pension funds and investment funds to divest from direct holdings in Russian companies within three months of identification.

  • Establishes the Ohio Investment Policy Board to identify Russian-based companies, notify them of divestment requirements, and maintain a list for distribution to public authorities.

  • Allows companies 90 days to provide evidence they are not based in Russia to be removed from the divestment list.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with immediate effect.

Legislative Description

Prohibit investment in Russia, divest from Russian holdings

Taxation

Last Action

Refer to Committee: General Government Budget Committee

3/16/2022

Committee Referrals

General Government Budget Committee3/16/2022

Full Bill Text

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