SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Democratic resolution denouncing outsourcing of government functions to private contractors passed the Assembly on Thursday after prompting a spirited partisan debate about the role of government.

The nonbinding, union-sponsored resolution by Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez, D-Los Angeles, passed on a 42-22 vote. HR29 says the Assembly opposes outsourcing of public services if it harms transparency and competition.