The authority shall obtain estimates of the cost of any project it deems necessary or convenient and shall formulate and recommend a list of projects. The authority shall present a report including its recommendations, proposed projects and estimated costs to the Legislature not later than the first day of November immediately preceding the convening of a regular session of the Legislature if the authority has any recommendation or proposed project. In recommending projects to be undertaken, the authority may not deviate from the priority listing of projects submitted by the Department of Transportation.
SDCL 49-16B-11