On April 11, the Illinois House passed HJRCA 18, which would abolish the office of Lieutenant Governor. If it became law, and the Governorship became vacant, the Attorney General would become Governor. The vote was 83-28. If it also passes the Senate, the voters would vote on it in 2014. The motivation is to save money. Thanks to Ken Bush for this news.
Lt guvs in state senates (and USA VP in USA Senate) = a DARK AGE vestige of the monarchy and UK House of Lords stuff.
Lt Guvs and VPs should be executive dept heads.
AGs have different mindsets from Guvs.