Tuesday Wrap: It's not a special session

So, what did lawmakers do first? Take up a controversial bill to set rules for the recently adopted constitutional amendment requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.

The bill, which is much more lenient than a 2013 voter ID law later thrown out by federal courts, cleared a Senate committee without opposition and could be on the Senate floor as soon as Wednesday.

Also headed to teh Senate floor is a bill that would more than double the per-job cap on incentives the state can offer to businesses moving operations to North Carolina. Supporters say the adjustment is needed to be more competitive in the battle for corporate headquarters and the high-paying executive jobs they bring.

Meanwhile, the State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement agreed to settle a campaign finance complaint against Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell, who was accused of repaying himself more than he had loaned his campaign.

The elections board also refused to certify the results of the 9th Congressional District race that Democrat Dan McCready has conceded to Republican Mark Harris. Board members didn't elaborate on the move, but the discussion appears to point to possible voting irregularities in Robeson and Bladen counties.