In other words, without the input from the state legislature, there is nothing going to happen.
Did you read the article?
The author describes how section 5 is not relevant in the wake of voter fraud. The electors can be rejected based on illegal voting (as attested in Texas vs PA at al. and succinctly summarized by Navarro) forcing an Amend 12 solution.
We may also get a chance to see a VP candidate a shown to be ineligible.