Garland Edward Pierce (born July 9, 1953) is a Democratic member of the
North Carolina House of Representatives, who has represented the state's 48th district (including constituents in
Hoke and
Scotland counties) since 2005.[1][2] Pierce is African-American.[3] During the 2016 legislative session, Pierce was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of
House Bill 2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill".[4] He was reelected in 2020.
Committee assignments
2021-2022 Session
Appropriations
Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
Commerce (Vice Chair)
Health
Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
Insurance
Energy and Public Utilities
2019-2020 Session
Appropriations
Appropriations - Justice and Public Safety
Commerce
Health
Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs
Insurance
2017-2018 Session
Appropriations
Appropriations - General Government
Commerce and Job Development
Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs (Vice Chair)
Insurance
Banking
Homelessness, Foster Care, and Dependency
2015-2016 Session
Appropriations
Appropriations - Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources (Vice-Chair)
Commerce and Job Development
Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs (Vice-Chair)
Insurance
Banking
Children, Youth and Families
2013-2014 Session
Appropriations
Commerce and Job Development
Health and Human Services
Insurance
Public Utilities
2011-2012 Session
Appropriations
Commerce and Job Development
Health and Human Services
Insurance
Public Utilities
2009-2010 Session
Appropriations
Commerce, Small Business, and Entrepreneurship
Insurance
Aging
Federal Relations and Indian Affairs
Juvenile Justice
Electoral history
2020
North Carolina House of Representatives 48th district general election, 2020[5]