Establishes a civil arbitration process for tort claims against the state of Washington and its political subdivisions.

The bill establishes a civil arbitration process for tort claims against the state of Washington and its political subdivisions. It mandates that all tort claims, regardless of the dollar amount, must undergo arbitration before being scheduled for trial. The bill also allows for arbitration of claims up to $100,000 if approved by a two-thirds majority vote of the superior court judges in a county that has authorized arbitration.

Establishes a civil arbitration process for tort claims against the state of Washington and its political subdivisions.

The bill establishes a civil arbitration process for tort claims against the state of Washington and its political subdivisions. It mandates that all tort claims, regardless of the dollar amount, must undergo arbitration before being scheduled for trial. The bill also allows for arbitration of claims up to $100,000 if approved by a two-thirds majority vote of the superior court judges in a county that has authorized arbitration.