Larry M. Bell

Larry Moseley Bell Sr. (born August 18, 1939) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-first House district, including Sampson and Wayne counties. A retired school superintendent from Clinton, North Carolina, Bell started his first term in the State House in 2001. During a portion of his time in the legislature, he served as the majority whip. He did not run for re-election in 2018.

During the 2015 legislative session, Bell was one of 22 African Americans serving in the North Carolina House of Representatives.

During the 2016 legislative session, Bell was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of HB2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."

Electoral history 2016

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2000

Committee assignments

2017-2018 Session Appropriations Appropriations - Education State Personnel (Vice Chair) Agriculture Ethics Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Pensions and Retirement

2015-2016 Session Appropriations Appropriations - Education State Personnel (Vice Chair) Agriculture Commerce and Job Development Pensions and Retirement

2013-2014 Session Appropriations State Personnel (Vice Chair) Commerce and Job Development Education Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs Regulatory Reform

2011-2012 Session Appropriations State Personnel Agriculture Commerce and Job Development Education Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs

2009-2010 Session Appropriations Agriculture Alcoholic Beverage Control Education Ethics Pensions and Retirement Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House University Board of Governors Nominating