Requires automatic machine recount for certain elections that result in tie vote and establishes process to resolve subsequent tie votes.

This bill requires automatic machine recounts within 48 hours if a non-primary, non-school election results in a tie between candidates. If the machine recount still produces a tie, an automatic hand recount occurs within 48 hours. If the hand recount remains tied, a special election between the tied candidates must be held within 60 days. The state covers all costs for these recounts and special elections, which will be conducted by local election boards. The bill applies to all statewide and local elected offices except primary elections and school board elections.