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Across more than 20 sections of Utah law, this bill adds federally tax-exempt veteran organizations — those recognized under Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code, a category that includes groups like the VFW and American Legion — to lists of eligible entities that already include 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofits. The changes allow veteran organizations to claim sales and use tax exemptions on purchases and sales tied to their charitable activities, receive excess campaign contributions that candidates are otherwise required to dispose of, obtain donations from state agencies and assist in administering government relief programs, and acquire conservation easements. The bill also adds a statewide definition clarifying that the terms "charitable," "nonprofit," and "not-for-profit" in Utah law cover both types of tax-exempt organizations unless a specific statute says otherwise.