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 for tied races in local or state elections (excluding primaries and school elections). If the machine recount still results in a tie, a hand recount occurs within 48 hours. If the hand recount also produces a tie, a special election between the tied candidates must be held within 60 days. The state covers all costs for these recounts and the special election.