Legal marijuana in Michigan would be one step closer to reality if state officials sign off on petition language for a ballot proposal.

The State Board of Canvassers is reviewing the form of the petition language but not the legality of the issue.

Polling data suggests there is around 50 or 60 percent support for legal marijuana among Michigan residents.

If the petition is approved, backers of the proposal would have to collect over 300,000 valid signatures within 180 days to get the proposal before Michigan voters.