William Slater Earned Perfect NFIB Rating
The state representative received a perfect score for his voting record during the 2025-2026 legislative session.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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Representative William Slater achieved a 100 percent rating from the National Federation of Independent Business for his performance during the 2025-2026 Tennessee legislative session. The evaluation measured his positions on seven key issues affecting business owners.
Why it matters
The rating serves as a benchmark for how legislators in the 114th General Assembly supported small business interests throughout the session. This score highlights his alignment with specific organizational priorities regarding legislative policy.
The rating was based on votes cast during the 114th General Assembly. The voting record analyzed seven key issues, including tax, labor, workers' compensation, and regulatory reforms.
The players
William Slater
He is a Tennessee state representative who serves districts covering Sumner County and Trousdale County.
National Federation of Independent Business
This is a national organization that advocates for small and independent business owners through lobbying and research.
The details
Representative William Slater represents a district spanning Sumner County and Trousdale County. His legislative record reflects his family background in business, which has spanned 30 years of operations.
Timeline
The 2025-2026 legislative session of the 114th General Assembly took place over this period.
Political Context
Opponents or labor-aligned advocacy groups often challenge the National Federation of Independent Business agenda by prioritizing worker protections or social safety nets. This creates a structural divide in the 114th General Assembly regarding the balance between business deregulation and labor rights.
Business owners in Sumner and Trousdale counties may see this rating as an indicator of how their representative prioritizes tax and regulatory relief. Constituents can use these scores to evaluate how policy changes impact the local cost of doing business.
The takeaway
Legislative scorecards offer a clear look at how representatives align with specific interest groups over a two-year session. Voters can track these ratings to understand how elected officials balance competing demands from business and labor sectors.
Further reading
For more information on state-level lobbying efforts, visit the Legislative Policy section.
More information
View the NFIB Tennessee advocacy information to understand their legislative priorities.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Main Street Media of Tennessee -.
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