Push to legalize recreational marijuana gains traction in Florida Jordan Bowen reports TAMPA, Fla. - A new survey shows a majority of Floridians are in support of it, but organizations are still concerned it may not make the ballot in 2022. It's been nearly a decade since Colorado and Washington become the first two states to legalize recreational marijuana. Now, it's legal in 18 states, including the District of Columbia and Guam. Many hope the Sunshine State is next. "This is not a partisan issue. Across the political spectrum there is a majority of support," Suncoast NORML Chapter Executive Director Chris Cano said.