Larry M. Bell


Larry Moseley Bell Sr. 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

2002

Committee assignments

2017-2018 Session

  • Appropriations
  • Appropriations - Education
  • State Personnel
  • Agriculture
  • Ethics
  • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
  • Pensions and Retirement

2015-2016 Session

  • Appropriations
  • Appropriations - Education
  • State Personnel
  • Agriculture
  • Commerce and Job Development
  • Pensions and Retirement

2013-2014 Session

  • Appropriations
  • State Personnel
  • 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