New LegSearch customizations
The new LegSearch allows you to customize your search experience (https://leg.wa.gov/search). Check out the following features we offer to all users. These features are not available on our legacy application.
4. Save search criteria and queries in bookmarks
The bookmarks feature allows you to save complex search queries, making it easier to reuse them without retyping. This feature is particularly helpful when searches involve advanced search operators or search facets. By using bookmarks, you can save significant time and effort.
Example of a complex search query:
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Query: [fish]
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Filter: Sources: [Bills]
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Advanced search: Without the words: [license]
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Meaning: This query retrieves results about fish, excluding any content with license from the source Bill & biennium documents under the Bills filter.
Bookmarks storage and accessibility
Bookmarks are stored as cookies in the browser, meaning they are device and browser-specific. Users switching to a new device or browser will need to recreate or import their bookmarks.
Limitations
Bookmarks are not available in the following scenarios:
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Incognito mode.
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Browsers other than the one where the bookmarks were saved (unless you export/import your queries).
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Devices other than the one where the bookmarks were created or imported.
Create bookmarks
1. Run a search query in the search bar.
2. Apply any necessary filters or facets.
3. Click the star icon to save bookmark.
4. Name the bookmark.
5. Click Save.
Run and remove bookmarks
Users can run the searches saved in bookmarks and remove saved bookmarks using the Saved bookmarks and results feature.
Run a saved bookmark:
1. Click on Saved bookmarks and results.
2. Select the desired bookmark to run the saved search.
Remove a saved bookmark:
1. Click on Saved bookmarks and results.
2. Check the bookmark you want to delete.
3. Click Remove.
