HB 1153 (Steele) and CS/SB 1432 (Trumbull) would freeze the current local tax rate for CST for 3 years, from January 2023 to January 2026. Additionally the bills would prevent local governments from charging franchise fees for the location of the utilities in the public right of way. Lastly, the bill reduces the state tax rate for CST percentage by 1.44% as well as the portion on direct-to-home satellite services by 1.44%.  (Chapman)