SB2443 Summary

• Requires the chief election officer or county clerk to conduct a mandatory recount of all votes for any office when the margin between a candidate and the closest defeated opponent is less than 250 votes or less than one percent of total votes cast, whichever is less.

• Prohibits charging candidates any cost for mandatory recounts conducted under this provision.

• Requires all mandatory recounts to be completed and results publicly announced no later than nine days following the election.

• Requires the chief election officer to adopt rules allowing affected candidates or their representatives to attend and witness recounts, with notification required at least one day prior to the recount.

• Effective date: January 7, 2059.