1985 Swiss referendums

A further three referendums were held on 22 September on a popular initiative to co-ordinate the start of the school year (approved), a federal resolution on giving small and medium enterprises an advantage in cases on innovations (rejected), and amendments to the Swiss Civil Code (approved). The final referendum was held on 1 December on a popular initiative to ban vivisection, which was rejected.

Results

March: Abolition of primary school fees

March: Healthcare

March: Education fees

March: Extending paid leave

June: Right to life

June: Stamp duty for banks

June: Tax on spirits

June: Breadstuffs

September: Co-ordinating the start of the School year

September: Innovations

September: Changes to the Civil Code

December: Banning vivisection